Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.

A drone attack originating from Iraq led Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, according to the kingdom's announcement. The pipeline connects Saudi oil fields to the Red Sea coast and provides an alternative export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which much of the world's oil passes.

• NYT — Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.

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