Saudi Arabia halts pipeline; Iraq dismisses security chief
Saudi Arabia temporarily halted the East-West oil pipeline after it was targeted by drone attacks launched from Iraq, resulting in black smoke rising from the southern part of Medina. The pipeline, which spans 1,200 kilometers and transports around 4-5 million barrels daily, is considered a vital means of exporting oil away from the Strait of Hormuz and aims to enhance global oil supply security. Additionally, Iraqi authorities closed some border crossings with Iran and dismissed the Maysan Province police chief, accusing them of launching attacks from Iraqi territory targeting Saudi Arabia. They confirmed that the crossings remain open but that security investigations are ongoing.
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