The record
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- Smoke was seen rising from Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq oil facility in satellite imagery released after Yemen's Houthi movement claimed drone attacks on the kingdom's crude oil supply and transport sites, though the image could not confirm the cause or extent of damage.
- The Houthis said the strikes were in response to alleged Saudi drone incursions into Yemeni airspace, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones targeting petroleum facilities and reserved the right to respond.
- The claims come as the United States and Iran maintain a pause in direct fighting, with oil prices easing after briefly spiking during the conflict.
- The dispute adds risk to global energy routes, with the Houthis threatening to blockade Saudi exports through the Red Sea and Iran continuing to control navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
What to watch next
- Whether Aramco or Saudi authorities confirm damage at Abqaiq or announce a response
- Progress of the reported 'very deep talks' between Washington and Tehran and whether the US-Iran pause holds
- Further disruptions or incidents involving shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea
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