Following the drone attack on Saudi Arabia, the Iraqi Prime Minister dismissed a senior military commander.
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down its East-West oil pipeline after it was targeted by drone attacks originating from Iraq, affecting the Riyadh and Medina regions.
According to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, drone attacks launched from Iraq struck the pipeline, resulting in injuries to several people. A decision has been made to refrain from retaliatory action for the time being, following a request from the Iraqi Prime Minister.
Saudi Arabia Suspends Oil Pipeline After Drone Attacks
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended its East-West oil pipeline after multiple drone attacks targeted areas in Riyadh and Madinah.
The Energy Ministry said the pipeline was shut down as a precaution. The attacks, reportedly launched from Iraq, injured several people.
Saudi Arabia said it has decided not to retaliate for now following a request from the Iraqi prime minister, but reserved the right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and citizens.
Qatar Condemns Attack on Saudi Oil Pipeline
Qatar has strongly condemned the attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline.
According to diplomatic sources, a statement issued by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the targeting of civilian and economic installations as a condemnable act, noting that such attacks constitute a clear violation of international law and a dangerous escalation of tensions.
