1 min readUpdated: Sep 12, 2026 01:32 AM ISTThe East-West pipeline carries crude from Saudi Arabia’s eastern oil-producing region to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, allowing exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. (Representational)A Saudi Arabian cross-country oil pipeline system was hit by by projectiles on Thursday, as per two US officials, reported CNN.An early analysis found that pump stations, which are located next to the pipeline itself, were hit, one of the US officials said.According news agency Anadolu Ajansı,a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Energy did not specify who carried out the attacks and called the shutdown “a precautionary measure.”The East-West pipeline carries crude from Saudi Arabia’s eastern oil-producing region to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, allowing exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogNEET PG Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: Response sheet expected by mid-September1 hour agoBRICS Summit 2026 Live Updates: Modi, Putin spoke for over 25 minutes, says Russian Embassy official3 hours agoWorld news today live updates: Netanyahu wishes Trump on Israeli New Year, hails ‘blockade of Iran’s evil regime’4 hours agoIndia News Highlights, 11 September 2026: Gujarat Speaker orders privilege proceedings against Congress MLA5 hours agoHaiwaan Movie Review, Release Live Updates: Akshay-Saif film crosses Rs 2 cr mark, lose shows to Hanuman Ansh, Mirzapur6 hours agoAdvertisement