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Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline targeted, operations unaffected
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- Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was targeted by an attack in the Medina region, causing a limited fire.
- Operations remain unaffected, according to the Saudi energy ministry.
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Why It Matters
The East-West pipeline is a critical route for Saudi oil exports, allowing the country to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, essential for bypassing the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, was targeted on Monday and caught fire but operations were unaffected, the official Saudi Press Agency said.
It cited an official from the energy ministry who said the pipeline was targeted in the Medina region in the west of the country, causing a "limited fire" that was extinguished. He did not say who was responsible, but Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have repeatedly targeted Saudi oil infrastructure with drones and missiles.
Open Questions
- Who was responsible for the attack?
- What specific method was used to target the pipeline?
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This article was originally published by Gulf News.
