(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) An official says an explosion and fire has shut down a pipeline that carries oil from Iraq to the Mediterranean.
An Energy Ministry official said no one was injured in the explosion and fire that occurred late Friday. The explosion hit a section of the pipeline near the southern town of Midyat and was quickly put out, according to a report of the Associated Press.
The official said Saturday the blast was most likely caused by sabotage.
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