Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia moved more than 100 million barrels of oil into storage outside the Middle East even before the start of the Israeli and U.S. military
Saudi Arabia and Iran are both accelerating oil exports, adding barrels to global markets at a time when the US is deploying military assets in the Middle East, creating uncertainty about future supply.
Iran continues to launch missile and drone strikes across several Middle East countries as Trump warns over the Strait of Hormuz oil threats and orders an investigation into an alleged California drone plot.
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and the UAE's Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline are thought to be able to help partially offset the Strait of Hormuz blockage.
Lindsey Graham spoke of sending sons and daughters to the Middle East while launching into a tirade against Saudi Arabia for not joining the US to fight.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for detailed deliberations on the situation in the Middle East with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A statement on X by state broadcaster PTV News said the premier would stay in Saudi Arabia for a few hours and return after the meeting.
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Iran war escalates: Saudi Arabia shoots down 6 missiles targeting Prince Sultan Air Base, UAE activates air defences
Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles targeting the Prince Sultan Air Base amid escalating regional tensions. The event is part of wider conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran that has spread across the Gulf.