Saudi Arabia intercepts drones from Iraq as Houthis claim attacks on oil sites

In late July 2026, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting and destroying drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias, targeting oil facilities in the kingdom. Around the same time, Yemen's Houthi rebels, also backed by Iran, claimed they attacked Saudi oil infrastructure, including supply and transport points. The incidents occurred as a US-Iran pause reportedly held, but the attacks highlighted ongoing regional tensions.