沙特阿拉伯因伊拉克无人机攻击关闭关键输油管道

沙特阿拉伯因遭受来自伊拉克的无人机攻击而关闭了东西输油管道12。伊拉克政府确认攻击源自其境内2，并已撤换了相关省份的军事指挥官1。沙特外交部谴责了这次攻击造成的人员伤亡和设施损坏2，但表示"不在此阶段做出回应"2，同时强调"保留采取必要措施保护其主权、安全、设施和人民的权利"2。

这条长达1200公里的管道运输全球4%-5%的石油供应1，是绕过霍尔木兹海峡封锁的关键石油出口通道2。管道关闭导致油价上升，本周已攀升至每桶100美元以上2。与此同时，伊朗支持的胡塞武装控制了也门大部分海岸线1，并夺取了曼德海峡的战略岛屿佩里姆岛2，进一步加剧了中东地区的紧张局势。

Saudi Arabia has shut down its east-west pipeline after being struck by unmanned drones launched from Iraq 12. The 1,200-kilometer pipeline transports between 4% and 5% of global oil supplies 1 and serves as a crucial export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz 2. Iraq's government confirmed that the attack originated from its territory, specifically from Maisan Province bordering Iran 1, and has since removed the provincial military commander and launched an investigation 1.

Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry stated that the pipeline was halted for security reasons following the strike, which resulted in casualties and damage to facilities 2. The Saudi Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as "several drones targeting the east-west pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions" 2 but indicated it would not retaliate at this stage, instead supporting Iraqi efforts to prevent such attacks 2. Saudi officials have nonetheless reserved "the right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, facilities and people" 2. Oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel this week, marking their highest level since July 1.

The pipeline attack coincides with escalating tensions in the region linked to the Iran-backed Houthi movement's advances in Yemen 1. The Houthis have claimed control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and recently seized Perim Island, a strategic location in the waterway 2. The militant group has declared that transit through the strait is "safe" for all parties except Saudi Arabia 2.