Saudi Arabia: East-West pipeline suspended as a precaution after being targeted multiple times
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The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced on Friday the precautionary suspension of the East-West pipeline after it was targeted in the Riyadh and Madinah regions on Thursday.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA), citing an official source at the Ministry of Energy, stated that "the East-West pipeline in the regions of (Riyadh and Madinah) was subjected to multiple attacks on Thursday morning, leading to the precautionary suspension of the line. The attacks resulted in a few injuries, and healthcare has been provided to the injured."
The source explained that emergency teams and specialized technical crews commenced their work immediately following the attacks and took the necessary measures to secure the line and verify its safety, in accordance with approved safety procedures and emergency plans, in coordination with the relevant authorities. Any updates will be announced in due course.
