Reuters reported that satellite imagery from September 11, 2026, shows smoke near Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline. This critical infrastructure serves as a primary artery for the nation’s crude exports.
The development follows a Houthi rebel strike on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery earlier this week. That attack triggered an immediate spike in global oil prices.
Authorities have not officially confirmed the cause of the smoke near the pipeline. Potential damage to the asset threatens Aramco’s shipping capabilities and risks further destabilizing energy markets.