Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pause
Saudi Arabia reports intercepting drones from Iran-backed Iraqi militias as Tehran rejects negotiations with the United States.
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Saudi Arabia's army reports that it shot down drones launched by Iran-backed militias based in Iraq. These attacks targeted Saudi oil facilities, while coverage also notes Houthis targeting oil sites.
Reports from 10TV, France 24, Haaretz, and The Times of Israel emphasize the interception of the drones. Meanwhile, ABC News and DW.com report that Iranian officials have ruled out talks with the U.S., and the Hormuz Strait remains closed.
Future developments center on diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, which Fast Company reports are showing progress via mediators, despite the current lack of direct negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
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Quick answers
Where were the drones launched from?
According to coverage, the drones were launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
What was the target of the drone attacks?
The Saudi army states that the drones targeted oil facilities.
What is the status of U.S.-Iran negotiations?
Iranian officials state there are no ongoing negotiations and have ruled out talks with the U.S.
Coverage (7)
- Saudi Arabia says it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq 10TV · 2h ago
- Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones from Iraq as Houthis target oil sites France 24 · 2h ago
- Live updates • Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed groups in Iraq Haaretz · 2h ago
- Iran-backed Iraqi militias launch drone attack on Saudi oil facilities, says kingdom’s army The Times of Israel · 2h ago
- Iran rules out US talks as Hormuz Strait remains closed DW.com · 4h ago
- Iran live updates: 'No negotiations' ongoing with US, Iranian official says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 4h ago
- Iran war update: Mediators are reporting progress in diplomatic efforts in the Middle East Fast Company · 4h ago
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