Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Oil Facilities Blamed on Iran-Backed Militias
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has condemned recent attacks targeting the country's oil facilities in the Eastern Province. The statement, released on July 28, 2026, accused 'Iran-backed militias in Iraq' of launching drones against the oil facilities.
The ministry described the continued launch of these attacks as a strong condemnation and expressed the kingdom's disapproval in the strongest terms.
No further details were provided regarding the extent of damage or any potential casualties from the attack. The incident has heightened tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with each side accusing the other of aggression.