Saudi Closes Critical Oil Pipeline Hit by Iranian-Backed Drone Attacks

Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was struck by drones launched from Iraq, limiting oil flow in response to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels who have hit key targets in Yemen this week. The pipeline closure is the latest in a series of disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies amid tensions between regional rivals. Yemen's Houthis have launched retaliatory strikes against Saudi targets following earlier attacks on their territory. The conflict has raised concerns over global energy markets and supply chains.