Saudi Arabia, and the law of the sea, keeping the world's oil moving

Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline and Red Sea ports have become critical alternatives to the closed Strait of Hormuz for global oil exports, reinforcing the Kingdom's role as an essential energy supplier and maritime security enforcer under international law. The UN Security Council supports Saudi efforts to secure these critical waterways against attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, highlighting the legal framework protecting commercial shipping.

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