Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
Summary
Saudi Arabia said it stopped drone attacks on its oil facilities and the capital, Riyadh, blaming armed groups supported by Iran in Iraq. Yemen’s Houthi rebels also claimed they targeted Saudi oil transport routes, but it is unclear if the two attacks were planned together. Other countries like Jordan and Iraq reported similar drone attacks on the same day.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia intercepted drones targeting oil sites in its eastern area and Riyadh.
- Saudi’s Foreign Ministry said it may respond to the attacks and blamed Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they attacked Saudi crude oil transportation.
- It is unknown if the Saudi and Houthi attacks were connected or separate.
- The attacks come during reduced fighting between the US and Iran, with talks possibly resuming.
- The US has paused strikes on Iran, and Iran says it has paused attacks on US allies in the Gulf.
- Jordan shot down two drones on the same day, and Iraq reported attacks on camps for Iranian-Kurdish fighters.
- Nine Houthi fighters were killed recently in fighting against Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia.
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