Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pause
Saudi Arabia reports intercepting drones fired from Iraq by Iran-backed militias targeting the kingdom's oil facilities.
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Saudi Arabia's army reports that drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq targeted Saudi oil facilities. The kingdom states that these drones were intercepted.
Coverage from 10TV, France 24, and The Times of Israel emphasizes the origin of the attacks in Iraq and the targeting of oil sites. France 24 also notes that Houthis are targeting oil sites.
Further updates are expected as The Jerusalem Post continues live reporting on the situation involving Israel, Iran, and the broader Middle East.
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Quick answers
Who launched the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia?
According to coverage, the drones were fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
What were the specific targets of the attacks?
The attacks targeted Saudi oil facilities.
What was the outcome of the drone launches?
Saudi Arabia says it shot down and intercepted the drones.
Coverage (4)
- Saudi Arabia says it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq 10TV · 3h ago
- Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones from Iraq as Houthis target oil sites France 24 · 3h ago
- Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East The Jerusalem Post · 3h ago
- Iran-backed Iraqi militias launch drone attack on Saudi oil facilities, says kingdom’s army The Times of Israel · 3h ago broke it first
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