[US Media: Saudi Arabia's Key East-West Oil Pipeline to Largely Shut Down for Weeks Due to Repairs] According to a report by Jinse Finance on September 14, citing the Associated Press, two regional officials revealed that a key Saudi oil pipeline that was attacked last week will largely shut down for several weeks during the repair of damaged sections. This "East-West Oil Pipeline," which spans the entirety of Saudi Arabia, is a critical component of Saudi Arabia's oil export strategy. The strategy aims to redirect oil exports to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf—where Iranian attacks have severely disrupted shipping. The 1,200-kilometer-long pipeline has a maximum daily oil transport capacity of 7 million barrels. According to informed officials, repairing the damage may take three to five weeks, including maintenance of major pumping stations. One of the officials stated that the pipeline might still operate partially during the repair work. (Jin10)