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A major strategic oil pipeline has been shut down following multiple strikes, with satellite imagery revealing nine large fire sites along its route, according to Ynet reporting. The pipeline served as a key Saudi alternative route for oil transfers in the region.

The shutdown, combined with ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi control of Bab al-Mandab, is forcing Gulf states to seek alternative routes for oil transportation. The dual blockade has created significant pressure on regional energy security and supply chains.

According to reports, the situation is pushing Gulf nations to explore new options, including reports of possible discussions with Iran as they seek alternative pathways to maintain oil flows and mitigate the impact of the current disruptions.

Sources: www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Ynet, Jerusalem Post

Update 02:15: Strategic Saudi oil pipeline shut down with nine major fires detected; Gulf states forced to seek alternative routes amid Hormuz and Red Sea tensions.