Iran Targets Oil Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Conflict

The ongoing US-Iran conflict has escalated, with Tehran targeting oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and other US allies in the Middle East. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a tripartite defence deal between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, is being jeopardized by Iran's actions.

Tehran's strategy involves disrupting oil supply to fuel rising crude oil prices, making it costly for the global community to put pressure on the US and Israel. The Brent crude oil price has reached around $90 per barrel, with Tehran seeking to push it above the psychological $100 mark to gain leverage in negotiations.

Experts believe that Iran's proxy attacks are not targeting citizens but rather disrupting oil supply. The Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia defence deal is still untested, and its effectiveness remains uncertain, particularly if Turkey or Pakistan fails to respond militarily to attacks on Saudi Arabia.