Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones targeting oil facilities in the kingdom’s Eastern Province. The incident is part of the broader Saudi-Iran regional conflict, with Iran-backed groups reportedly involved. The Defense Ministry’s swift response indicates heightened vigilance over potential threats to critical infrastructure, similar to the 2019 Abqaiq-Khurais attack. Prediction markets now estimate an 8.5% probability of Iranian military action against a Gulf state by July 30, down from 11% the previous day.
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