Houthi strikes disrupt Saudi oil pipeline and Gulf shipping
Yemen's Houthis launched new attacks on a Saudi oil pipeline and ships in the Gulf on Sunday, threatening global energy supplies.
Pipeline damage confirmed
Drone strikes on Friday knocked out the main east-west pipeline across the Arabian Peninsula. This route serves as the primary path for Middle East oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Southern Saudi cities have faced regular alerts since last week leading to this incident.
Ships struck in Gulf
A vessel moving through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, causing a fire and forcing crew evacuation. The British maritime security agency UKMTO reported these events on Sunday. Iran stated one person died and four crew members were wounded on an Iranian commercial vessel.
Cross-border attacks continue
State media in Saudi Arabia showed damage to homes and a mosque from Houthi attacks in Jazan province. The Houthis also claimed to have struck a military base in a neighbouring province. These actions jeopardize supplies from the world's biggest exporter.
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