Energy: Saudi Arabia shuts down important pipeline after attacks

Saudi Arabia has shut down a major east-west pipeline after it was attacked in the regions of Riyadh and Medina. The pipeline, which bypasses the blocked Strait of Hormuz, was shut down as a precautionary measure after several people were injured in the attack. According to CNN, citing US government officials, the pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq. The US Central Command declined to comment on the report, and details on possible damage and the attacker were not disclosed.