Saudi Arabia’s East-West Oil Pipeline Hit By Houthis, Photos Appear to Show
Summary
A major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia was reportedly hit by Houthi militants, causing fire and smoke visible in satellite images and videos. This pipeline is important because it moves Saudi oil to the Red Sea without passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently blocked.Key Facts
- The attack targeted Saudi Arabia's main East-West oil pipeline.
- Satellite images showed black smoke over the pipeline route between Medina and Mahd adh Dhahab.
- NASA’s FIRMS system detected heat spots in the area, indicating fire.
- The Houthis, a militant group, are suspected of the strike.
- The East-West pipeline transports oil from Abqaiq to Yanbu on the Red Sea.
- This route avoids the Strait of Hormuz, which is blocked due to a war involving Iran.
- There has been no independent confirmation of the fires yet.
- The Saudi government has not commented on the incident at the time of reporting.
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