Saudi Arabia reroutes oil exports via Oman after Red Sea pipeline attack

Saudi Arabia has suspended Red Sea oil shipments following a pipeline attack and is now increasing exports via Oman through the Strait of Hormuz, using vessels with disabled transponders to avoid detection. This marks a significant shift in export routes, potentially increasing tanker traffic through Hormuz and raising regional maritime security concerns. The use of disabled transponders suggests efforts to conceal shipping movements, likely in response to heightened threats.