Drone strike on Saudi East-West Pipeline may cut 4% of global oil supply

A drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, a key Strait of Hormuz bypass, has damaged a pumping station near al-Mesabaah. Repair estimates of five to six weeks imply a potential loss of roughly 4% of world oil supply, though the extent of operational disruption and attribution remain unconfirmed. This strike directly threatens global energy flows and raises regional escalation risks.