The Saudi pipeline serving as an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz was closed after attacks carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The infrastructure, which is essential for the flow of Saudi crude, was closed as a precautionary measure.
The decision to close the pipeline comes in a context of tension in the region, after the Houthi attacks. This alternative route was fundamental to bypass the restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the main oil transport routes worldwide.
The Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, have carried out multiple attacks against Saudi targets and energy infrastructure in the region. These attacks have forced Saudi Arabia to take preventive measures to protect its facilities and oil production.
