Drones Threaten Global Oil Flow | Sydney News

Saudi Arabia’s critical oil pipeline was hit by Iranian-backed drones launched from Iraq, forcing a temporary shutdown and heightening regional tensions. With Yemen’s Houthi rebels—also Tehran-linked—now controlling a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, global shipping routes face mounting pressure. Saudi officials condemned the attacks, pledging to defend their interests while backing Iraq’s efforts to quell the violence. Iraq has already dismissed a military commander linked to the drone launch site, amid fears of escalating instability that could ripple through global energy markets.

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