The ink on the ceasefire agreement has barely dried, yet Saudi oil pipelines have come under drone attacks, causing renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia’s east-west oil pipeline was attacked by drones. Meanwhile, several Gulf countries reported continued missile and drone attacks from Iran—even though the US-Iran ceasefire agreement was officially announced as effective on Tuesday evening. These developments indicate that the actual binding power of the ceasefire agreement is facing a severe test, and regional stability remains elusive. According to the Financial Times, two sources revealed that a pumping station along the key Saudi pipeline connecting the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea was attacked at around 1pm local time on Wednesday, with one source confirming the attack was carried out by drones. Meanwhile, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain all reported continuing attacks from Iran involving ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones within hours after the ceasefire was announced. According to Xinhua News Agency, US President Trump stated on April 8th that if negotiations with Iran do not go well, the US could easily resume military action against Iran. Separately, according to CCTV News, Ali Nikzad, deputy speaker of Iran's Islamic Parliament, said on April 8th local time that if the US does not accept the 10-point ceasefire terms proposed by Iran, Iran's Supreme Leader will not approve signing the ceasefire agreement. **Saudi Arabia’s key oil artery attacked, damage assessment ongoing** The targeted site was a pump station along Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipeline. This pipeline is about 1,200 kilometers long and serves as a vital infrastructure for Saudi Arabia, transporting crude oil from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea for export. With shipping through the Strait of Hormuz nearly shut down, this pipeline has become the lifeline of Saudi energy exports. Saudi Aramco, which owns and operates the pipeline, is currently redirecting exports through the Red Sea to avoid risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Aramco declined to comment on the attack, and damage assessment is still underway. **Multiple Gulf countries report continued attacks after ceasefire announcement** Following the ceasefire announcement, several Gulf nations issued alerts. The UAE stated its air defense systems were “responding to missile and drone attacks from Iran,” including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. Kuwait’s military reported that since 8am local time Wednesday, it has faced “multiple waves” of attacks from Iran targeting energy infrastructure and power plants, causing “significant losses” to oil facilities and desalination plants. Bahrain authorities also reported Iranian attacks. For the energy market, the Saudi east-west pipeline is a critical alternative export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. If it suffers substantial damage, it will directly affect Saudi oil export capacity, creating a ripple effect on global oil supply. **Risk Warning and Disclaimer** Markets involve risk, and investments must be made cautiously. This article does not constitute personal investment advice and does not take into account individual users’ specific investment goals, financial situations, or needs. Users should assess whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article suit their particular circumstances. Any investment based on this article is at your own risk.