Arabia Saudită închide conducta Est-Vest după un atac cu drone. Artera transporta până la 5 milioane de barili de petrol pe zi

Saudi Arabia temporarily closed the East-West pipeline after it was targeted by a drone attack, believed to have originated from Iraq. This pipeline is crucial for transporting oil to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The attack occurred amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, with the Saudi Energy Ministry suspending operations as a precaution. The incident has raised concerns over global oil supply, as the pipeline has been transporting significant volumes of crude oil. The situation is sensitive due to the presence of Iran-backed militias in Iraq, and the Iraqi government has condemned the attack, initiating an investigation. The closure of the pipeline adds pressure to an already strained global energy market, with oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel.