Saudi Arabia Temporarily Shuts Down East-West Oil Pipeline Following Drone Attacks

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended operations on its East-West oil pipeline, also known as Petroline, following multiple drone attacks this past Thursday, in the Riyadh and Medina regions. The decision was described as a precautionary measure while emergency and specialized technical teams assess the safety of the infrastructure, secure the affected facilities, and address any damage. The attacks reportedly caused several injuries, with medical assistance provided to those affected.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks, stating that several drones had originated from Iraqi territory and caused both human injuries and material damag...