GCC Talks Loom as Saudi Arabia Faces Double Pressure from Neighbors

Saudi Arabia has faced growing pressure from two of its neighbors ahead of planned talks between Iran and GCC states in Oman. On Friday, drones launched from Iraq struck the country's East-West oil pipeline, which runs south of Medina in Saudi Arabia's Hejaz Region.

The attack comes as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels tightened their grip on Yemen's Red Sea coast, further squeezing Saudi Arabia's influence in the region.

The recent developments have heightened tensions ahead of the planned talks between Iran and GCC states, which are set to take place in Oman. The talks aim to address regional issues and ease tensions between the two sides.