Saudi Arabia preemptively shut down the east-west pipeline, which allowed bypassing the Strait of Ormuz, following a drone attack launched from Iraq. The shutdown was carried out as a precautionary measure after the incident.
The drone attack originated from Iraqi territory, according to the information available in the article. This type of attack represents an escalation in tensions in the Middle East region.
The east-west pipeline had strategic importance by allowing oil transportation without the need to pass through the Strait of Ormuz, one of the world's most important maritime routes for crude transportation.
Donald Trump commented on the matter and stated that there was likely Iranian involvement in the attack, suggesting that Tehran may have been behind the operation, although the article does not provide further details on the evidence or basis for this accusation.
