Saudi Arabia shuts down East-West pipeline as Houthis escalate Red Sea control

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Shutdown of critical energy infrastructure enables conflict-driven harm, undermines global stability, and increases emissions. | The shutdown of the East-West pipeline represents a significant negative action with far-reaching consequences for global energy security, economic stability, and climate goals. While the decision is framed as a security measure, it directly undermines SDGs related to affordable energy, economic growth, and climate action, while violating fundamental human rights to se