Saudi Arabia boosts oil security as Iran denies pipeline attack

Doha

SAUDI Arabia, the world's largest crude exporter, will raise security at its oil facilities after Bahrain blamed Iran for a fire at a pipeline that connects the two Arab allies. Iran denied that it was involved.

The plan to step up security was reported by Al-Arabiya television Saturday, citing the Saudi energy ministry. Bahrain's Interior Ministry said recent terrorist activities in Bahrain were directed by Iran, and security forces determined that the fire was intentional.