Iraqi Militias Launch Second Day of Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities

Militias in Iraq fired drones at oil facilities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region for the second day, putting pressure on the kingdom which is already dealing with a maritime blockade limiting its crude oil shipments.

The attacks began on Monday and continued into Tuesday, with the Saudi Defense Ministry stating that it had intercepted the drones without providing information on potential damage to the facilities.

This escalation comes as Saudi Arabia struggles to maintain its oil exports amidst ongoing tensions in the region. The kingdom is a key player in global oil markets and any disruptions to its supply can have significant implications for prices and trade.