Saudi oil facilities
Coverage of Saudi oil facilities in the Nexus archive.
- Explainer-Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have targeted Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which they accuse of conducting drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. These groups hold significant political and military influence in Iraq, stemming from Iran's growing presence in Iraqi affairs after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion that removed Saddam Hussein.
- Kuwait condemns drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities
Kuwait has condemned drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, calling them a violation of Saudi sovereignty and international law. The attacks were attributed to militias in Iraq, and Kuwait reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia's security.
- New front in US-Iran war escalates as Houthis fire at Saudi oil facilities
The US-Iran conflict has escalated as Houthis attacked Saudi oil facilities, and Tehran accused Ukraine of a deadly attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.