https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/satellite-images-show-extent-of-damage-to-major-saudi-pipeline-amid-global-oil-supply-fearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/satellite-images-show-extent-of-damage-to-major-saudi-pipeline-amid-global-oil-supply-fearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/satellite-images-show-extent-of-damage-to-major-saudi-pipeline-amid-global-oil-supply-fears#u69485Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:15:56 +0000A drone attack has shut down Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, a critical route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. The outage threatens a loss of 4% of the global oil supply, triggering a surge in oil prices and pushing diesel to a new all-time high. While a US energy chief stated the pipe will reopen soon, other reports indicate it will remain out of service for weeks. Baghdad has confirmed the attack originated from Iraqi territory, adding to a growing list of security threats facing the kingdom.Why it mattersThe East-West pipeline is vital for Saudi Arabia to export oil without relyi