Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back a tanker
Saudi Arabia said it destroyed drones targeting eastern oil facilities, while Houthis said missiles forced a tanker to turn back.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:17 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:17 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker”
Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back a tanker
Key points
- Saudi Defence Ministry says air defences destroyed several drones targeting eastern petroleum facilities.
- Drones allegedly launched from Iraqi territory by Iran-affiliated militias, per Saudi statement.
- Iraq investigates after similar attack claim; Iraqi military says it won’t allow use of territory for attacks.
- Houthis claim to have fired missiles at the NCC Ghazal tanker, forcing it to return.
- Red Sea shipping tensions persist amid paused US-Iran confrontations and ongoing mediation.
Other reports
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones launched from Iraq targeting oil facilities - Reuters”
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
“Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker - AP News”
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Saudi Arabia said it destroyed drones targeting eastern oil facilities, while Houthis said missiles forced a tanker to turn back.