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Thick black smoke and flames from a burning Aramco fuel tank were seen near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, causing hours of flight disruptions. The incident follows air raid alerts across Saudi Arabia, including warnings for Jeddah and Yanbu.
🐿️ This attack on a major airport and oil facility shows Houthi rebels are now targeting Saudi Arabia's economic and transportation hubs, not just border areas.
Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday, prompting a 'red line' warning from the coalition. Meanwhile, the US decided not to back Saudi Arabia after meeting Houthi leaders in Oman, citing assurances on Red Sea shipping.
🐿️ Saudi Arabia's red line on Mecca security is undermined by the US stepping back, leaving Riyadh to counter Houthi advances alone.
Oil prices rose above $108 per barrel after drone attacks from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its east-west crude pipeline, potentially affecting 4% of global supply. Nova Scotia heating oil prices surged up to 40% as residents brace for a costly winter.
🐿️ This squirrel is stockpiling acorns and eyeing maple syrup as a cheaper heating alternative.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, victim families led by Terry Strada continue to seek accountability from Saudi Arabia for alleged support of the hijackers, with a lawsuit approaching trial. Separately, Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from.
🐿️ Saudi Arabia's simultaneous struggles with historical accountability and modern infrastructure vulnerability highlight its precarious position in both international law and energy geopolitics.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked four Saudi Arabian cities with drones and missiles, wounding over 70 people and igniting oil installations. Saudi Arabia vowed retaliation, while global oil prices rose and TSX futures slipped on weaker gold prices.
🐿️ This is not just another skirmish—Houthis hitting Saudi oil infrastructure directly threatens global energy supplies and could trigger a broader regional war.
