Pakistan, Sept. 12 -- Saudi Arabia shut down its vital East-West oil pipeline after multiple drone attacks targeted pumping stations. The strikes raised fresh concerns over the kingdom's ability to maintain crude exports. Saudi authorities said the attacks caused injuries and damaged infrastructure. Security and technical teams began assessing the affected facilities following the strikes.

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The Saudi Ministry of Energy said multiple projectiles and drones targeted the pipeline on Thursday. The Foreign Ministry said drones originating from Iraq struck areas in Riyadh and Madinah. US officials said initial assessments showed that pumping stations were hit. Satelli...