Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
The Houthis claim to have targeted Saudi Arabia's east-west oil transport amid a series of drone attacks across the region.
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The Houthis have announced targets against Saudi Arabia's east-west oil transport. Simultaneously, drone strikes have hit Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq.
According to coverage from France 24, Saudi Arabia has intercepted drones during these events. Reporting from The New York Times indicates that Saudi Arabia attributes the drone attacks to Iran-backed militias based in Iraq.
NewsNation and France 24 report that the US has paused strikes and that Iran and the US are holding fire. Future developments depend on the status of the US pause on strikes and the ongoing tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed militias.
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Quick answers
Who is claiming responsibility for targeting oil transport?
The Houthis stated they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport.
Which countries were hit by drones?
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq were hit by drones.
Who does Saudi Arabia blame for the drone attacks?
Saudi Arabia blames Iran-backed militias based in Iraq.
Coverage (4)
- Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq hit by drones as US pauses strikes NewsNation · 2h ago
- Iran, US hold fire as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones France 24 · 2h ago
- Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks The New York Times · 2h ago
- Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport Reuters · 2h ago
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