Iraqi militias drone-strike Saudi oil facilities for second day

Published Jul 28, 10:41 PM UTC

On July 28, 2026, Iran-backed militias in Iraq launched drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities for the second consecutive day. The Saudi Defense Ministry reported that it intercepted the drones but did not clarify whether any facilities were damaged. This incident follows earlier claims of Houthi attacks on facilities linked to Saudi oil giant Aramco. The attacks highlight ongoing regional tensions involving Iran-backed groups targeting Saudi energy infrastructure.