Saudi Arabia shut the East-West oil pipeline after multiple attacks in Riyadh and Madinah injured several people, calling the closure a precautionary measure.Prefer HTon Google Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said Friday that it had shut down a major cross-country oil pipeline after it was attacked the day before. The statement did not specify who carried out the attacks and called the shutdown "a precautionary measure."This combination of handout satellite images taken by Planet Labs PBC and created on September 11, 2026, shows a general view of an infrastructure site southeast of Medina along the general route of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline (Petroline). (AFP)“An official source at the Ministry of Energy stated that the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions was subjected to multiple attacks on the morning of Thursday, 10 September 2026,” it read. "The pipeline was shut down as a precautionary measure. The attacks resulted in a number of injuries, and medical care was provided to those affected.Also read: Saudi Crown Prince called Trump twice to strike Houthis, he rejected request: Report“The source said emergency and specialised technical teams responded immediately following the attacks, taking the necessary measures to secure the pipeline and assess its safety in line with approved safety procedures and emergency response plans, in coordination with the relevant authorities.”Also read: Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, 3 strategic islandsBuilt in the 1980s, the East-West pipeline has played a key role in Saudi Arabia's ability to continue exporting oil following the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz during Iran's war with the US and Israel.The shutdown comes as Houthi rebels in Yemen have seized coastal territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening Saudi oil exports through a key shipping lanes. With inputs from PTI.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.