Saudi Arabia closes East-West oil pipeline after drone attack
Saudi Arabia closed its East-West oil pipeline after drones reportedly launched from Iraq struck the route, shutting a key oil-export artery. Iraq also ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran.
The pipeline shutdown creates a major energy and regional-security disruption, while linked border closures could widen the confrontation's operational effects.
Why 84 is a exceptional score
A score of 84 sits in DoomRadar's 81–100 band, which represents a major national or international crisis, including exceptional catastrophic events. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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