https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-shuts-critical-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-what-it-meansContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-shuts-critical-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-what-it-meanshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-shuts-critical-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-what-it-means#u68321Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:11:12 +0000Saudi Arabia has halted operations on its East-West crude oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks. The shutdown restricts global oil flows and has pushed Brent crude prices to near $105. The strikes, which also targeted a Saudi airbase, have caused an impasse in diplomatic relations between Gulf states and Iran. This disruption occurs as Houthi rebels capture strategic locations in Yemen, including the port of Mocha and Perim island, further threatening regional energy security and the stability of alternative export routes outside the Strait of Hormuz.Why it mattersThe East-West pipelin https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-shuts-critical-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-what-it-meanshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-shuts-critical-oil-pipeline-after-drone-attack-what-it-means#u66850Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:30:38 +0000Saudi Arabia has suspended its vital East-West crude oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks, limiting overall oil flow and putting immediate pressure on global energy markets and regional infrastructure. The pipeline shutdown coincides with mounting threats from Iran and its allies, raising serious concerns regarding crude exports and international energy security. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels have advanced along the western coast, capturing strategic locations such as the port of Mocha, Zuqar Island, and Perim, further complicating the regional security environment.Why it matt