The recent attack on the East-West oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia has been condemned by Arab countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council as a treacherous and controversial act. This attack, which Saudi officials claim was carried out by drones launched from Iraqi territory, has not only targeted the energy infrastructure of the country but has also seriously jeopardized regional security.
Regional Condemnations and Reactions
The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned this attack "in the strongest possible terms" and called for "necessary and decisive measures" to prevent the use of Iraqi territory for further attacks. Qatar has also described these attacks as a blatant violation of international law and a threat to regional security, expressing its full support for Saudi Arabia.
Jordan has deemed this attack a violation of Saudi sovereignty and has supported Riyadh's actions to protect the country and its resources. Bahrain, while expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia, has condemned this attack as well. Meanwhile, the World Muslim Assembly has labeled it as "treacherous and criminal" and has supported Saudi Arabia's right to protect its sovereignty and prevent further attacks.
The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced on Friday that the pipeline has been closed as a precautionary measure following multiple attacks. This pipeline, which has a daily transport capacity of about seven million barrels, is vital for connecting oil-producing areas in the eastern province to Yanbu on the western coast. Saudi officials have stated that special technical teams are assessing the safety and security of the pipeline.
Following this attack, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaydi has ordered an investigation into the matter and dismissed a military commander due to this incident. He has also stated that Baghdad "rejects any aggression that threatens the security and stability of the kingdom."
