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Live: Saudi Arabia oil pipeline shut down after drone attack launched from Iraq

Saudi Arabia shut down its crucial Eat-West pipeline after it was attacked on Thursday, threatening an important alternative route for crude exports from the Gulf. Iraq has chosen not to retaliate at this state, its foreign ministry said. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog.

Live: Saudi Arabia oil pipeline shut down after drone attack launched from Iraq

Pakistan has vehemently denounced drone strikes on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, asserting its support for the Kingdom's sovereignty and security, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). In a statement, Pakistan emphasized its solidarity with Saudi Arabia's leadership, government, and people, reiterating its commitment to the country's well-being.

The MoFA strongly condemned the "reprehensible drone attacks" on the East-West Pipeline, labeling the attacks as a "flagrant violation of international law" and a threat to regional peace, security, and stability. Pakistan pledged to continue its efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region. The East-West pipeline, a crucial transportation route for Saudi Arabia's crude oil, was targeted in the drone strikes, prompting Saudi authorities to halt its operation as a precautionary measure.

Written by urgent.news from The Express Tribune - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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