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WorldSaudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea

Saudi Arabia shut its vital East-West pipeline on Saturday after it came under attack amid the widening Middle East war, raising the risk of a sharp rise in energy prices. The 1,200-km conduit has been the main outlet for global Middle Eastern oil supplies over the past six months while war has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz.

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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-12 20:51Original

Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea
Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red SeaWorld