Saudi Arabia Shuts Down East-West Crude Oil Pipeline After Attacks
The closure comes as Yemen's Houthis have launched attacks in Saudi Arabia in recent days.
TL;DR
- Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline was shut down as a precautionary measure.
- Attacks on the pipeline were reported on Thursday, resulting in injuries.
- The Ministry of Energy confirmed the incident and stated that emergency crews responded.
- The identity of the attackers and the extent of damage have not been disclosed.
- The East-West Pipeline transports oil from the Abqaiq oil field to the Red Sea.