Saudi Arabia Condemns Drone Attack on East-West Pipeline

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the targeting of the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions by several drones launched from Iraq. The attacks resulted in injuries and damage to the pipeline infrastructure. In response, the Kingdom has temporarily shut down the pipeline as a precautionary measure and is working to address the damages.

The Saudi government has chosen not to retaliate immediately, following a request from the Iraqi Prime Minister to allow the Iraqi government to take necessary measures to prevent future attacks from its territory. However, Saudi Arabia has affirmed its right to take all necessary actions to protect its sovereignty, security, facilities, citizens, and residents.

This incident underscores the escalating regional tensions and the challenges Saudi Arabia faces in safeguarding its critical infrastructure against external threats. The Kingdom's measured response highlights its commitment to regional stability while emphasizing the need for neighboring countries to prevent their territories from being used as launchpads for attacks.