Commodities
Saudi Pipeline Attacked by Drone from Iraq, Israeli-Lebanon Talks Resume in Washington
A drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline has been attributed to Iraq, prompting the country to close its border crossing with Iran.
The pipeline, which is a vital artery for the global oil supply chain, was struck by a drone originating from Iraq, according to the Iraqi military.
As a precautionary measure, Iraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran.
In related news, Israel and Lebanon are set to resume talks in Washington, with the US State Department announcing that the negotiations will take place there instead of Rome.