Drones halt Saudi pipeline carrying 5% of global oil supplies

"The East-West pipeline (1,200 km) transported 4-5 million barrels per day – 4-5% of global supply..

The Saudi ministry reported that the drones originated from Iraqi territory, where Iran-backed groups operate.

Satellite imagery showed black smoke over a section south of Medina; Iraq dismissed a military commander." MSN

Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance

"Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries have confirmed the creation of a maritime military coalition to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with more nations expected to join.

Bahrain, Bangladesh, the Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey and Yemen are the first to sign up.
The ministry described the coalition as “an open international coalition that welcomes the accession of all countries that align with its goals and principles”, adding that it continues to receive new membership applications.
Details of how the alliance would work are still being formulated, but, according to the ministry, member states will exchange information and intelligence, develop operational planning, and conduct joint naval exercises and drills, in addition to building military capabilities and carrying out joint naval operations." msn

Houthis hit Saudi refinery and Mocha port

"Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed a Sunday drone strike on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan

refinery and a separate missile-and-drone attack on Yemen’s  Mocha port. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree later claimed the group had targeted the Jazan refinery with a drone, calling the strike “precise.” msn

Oil prices fall after Saudi Arabia proposes naval coalition to protect ships from attack

"Oil prices fell Thursday after Saudi Arabia proposed a naval coalition to protect key trade

routes as ships come under attack from Iran and its allies in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.
The Saudi Defense Ministry said more than 40 countries attended a meeting to discuss "strengthening maritime defense cooperation and unifying efforts to protect the security of maritime passages."
The effort to forge a naval alliance comes as Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen declared a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia last week. Iran has repeatedly attacked ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Egypt, meanwhile, said two ships were hit by a drone attack at the Port of Damietta on the Mediterranean. Damietta is the site of a liquefied natural gas hub. Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack." cnbc

U.S. Forces Block Attempted Iranian Surprise Attack

"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) troops thwarted an attempted surprise attack from the terrorist Iranian regime as Tehran doubles

down on “death to America.”
CENTCOM posted an update on X. “At 5:45 p.m. ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces based in the Middle East. All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted. U.S. forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness,” it apprised the public. Both American and Saudi forces are now conducting strikes on Iranian targets." 

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Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker

"Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group says it has fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker,

more than a week after imposing a naval blockade on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.
In a post on X, Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesman, said the group had “carried out a military operation targeting the Saudi oil tanker (NCC GHAZAL) for violating the maritime navigation ban” that the group had imposed on Saudi vessels." msn

Saudi defenses stop Houthi missiles aimed at Yanbu refineries

"Saudi air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen that were aimed at oil

refineries in Yanbu, putting Saudi energy infrastructure directly back into the Iran crisis spillover.
The new angle is not another count of U.S. strikes on Iran. It is the Red Sea oil route. After days of pressure around the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi attacks on Saudi-linked shipping, the crisis has now moved toward Saudi refinery defenses on the kingdom’s western coast." msn

Saudi attacks target Houthi military sites at Hodeidah port city in Yemen

"The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it carried out strikes on Houthi military sites in Yemen's Hodeidah governorate, saying the sites were used to threaten commercial shipping.
The Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV said Saudi strikes hit facilities belonging to the state telecommunications corporation in Hodeidah city. The broadcaster also said Saudi forces targeted Kamaran Island, off Yemen's western coast." msn

Houthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea

"Yemen’s Houthis said they struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea in the first attack of

the kind since the Iranian-backed militant group declared a naval blockade of the kingdom.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on Wednesday that the group targeted the Saudi-flagged vessels Encelia and Layla with missiles and drones. He added that around ten ships changed course since the blockade was formally imposed on Monday." RT

Trump signs off on deal for Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment

"President Donald Trump has reportedly approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could give the kingdom uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.
According to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly about the yet-to-be-announced decision, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported." 

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Iran wants to hand over nuclear stockpile to Russia

"Iran

is allegedly ready to hand over its highly enriched uranium stockpile to Russia, the Saudi
news broadcaster Al Hadath has reported. The idea was floated as part of the latest peace proposal Tehran sent to the US via Pakistan, the outlet said on Monday, citing a leaked document it had obtained." RT

Russia found 511 billion barrels of oil beneath Antarctica — nearly double Saudi Arabia’s reserves and it’s all illegal to drill

"Russian geological surveys aboard the research vessel Akademik Alexander Karpinsky have

mapped sedimentary formations beneath Antarctica's Weddell Sea that could hold roughly 511 billion barrels of oil — nearly double Saudi Arabia's proven reserves and roughly 10 times the North Sea's total historical production. Russia's state geological company Rosgeo has described the surveys, which intensified between 2020 and 2024, as scientific research conducted under the Antarctic Treaty. But the 1991 Madrid Protocol explicitly bans all commercial oil and mineral extraction on the continent — meaning even if the reserves are real, no country can legally drill a single barrel." msn

U.S. Conducts New Iran Strikes Along Hormuz Corridor - Trump Says Warships Came Under Fire By 'Lunatics'

"U.S. military attacks Iran locations on southern coast, and allegations of UAE involvement; Explosions rock Abu Dhabi. CENTCOM says intercepted Iranian counterattacks.
Iran says U.S. violated ceasefire after Centcom targeted Iranian facilities responsible for

attacks; U.S. says ceasefire not violated despite striking Iranian oil tanker and targets in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm.
The Trump admin mulls restarting operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz with naval and air support as early as this week after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on U.S. access to their bases and airspaces
Iran national security commission 'red line': No uranium has left the country; The right to enrich uranium, the complete lifting of sanctions, and the release of the country's assets are non-negotiable red lines.
French nuclear-powered carrier steams through Suez Canal in support mission as Europe seeks diplomatic influence over Hormuz outcome.
First Chinese tanker reportedly attacked: shipping industry source told Caixin that this was the first time a Chinese tanker was hit in the three-month-long war, calling it "psychologically very hard to accept." ZeroHedge

Chaos in Mecca! Saudi Arabia Turned Valleys Into Raging Rivers by Flash Floods

"Saudi Arabia is facing extremely dangerous flash floods in April 2026 as powerful

thunderstorms transform dry desert valleys into fast-moving rivers within seconds. From Riyadh region areas like Dilam and Mawaan to Tathlith, Muhayil in Asir, and Hafar Al-Batin in the Eastern Province, sudden floodwaters have swept across roads, vehicles, and low-lying communities. In western regions including Makkah, Jeddah, and Rabigh, authorities issued red alerts as intense rainfall, hail, and strong winds increased the risk of life-threatening flash floods. These events are driven by unusual atmospheric patterns pulling moist air into the Arabian Peninsula, creating severe storm systems. With desert ground unable to absorb water, flood currents become extremely powerful and unpredictable." X

Hormuz Chokepoint: Saudi Oil Flows Across the Desert After Blockade

"After the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia is pumping oil across the desert—

rewriting the global energy map.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical artery of the global energy system through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply flows—has set off a chain reaction that is already reshaping global oil logistics. In response, Saudi Arabia has swiftly reconfigured its export architecture, activating the strategic East–West pipeline that runs across the desert to the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
This is more than a stopgap measure. It signals deeper structural shifts in the global energy system. Yet alternative routes can only offset part of the disrupted volumes, leaving the market tighter and amplifying systemic tensions." Ukrin

Air Force planes after Iranian missile attack left troops injured

"Staggering images appear to show catastrophic damage sustained by a US Air Force jet following an Iranian missile strike that seriously injured American troops.

The photos reportedly taken at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, show the destroyed remains of an aircraft.
The jet which was hit was identified by Air and Space Forces magazine as an E-3G 'Sentry' airborne warning and control aircraft.
The plane is one of the US military's most critical eyes in the sky and was reportedly left ravaged following a strike by at least six ballistic missiles on Friday.
Around 15 service members were injured in the attack, including five seriously." 

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Ukraine securing 10-year defense deals with Gulf states amid Iran war

"Ukraine is signing 10-year defense partnerships with three Gulf countries as the U.S.-Israeli

war on Iran enters its second month and shows no sign of slowing down.
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an agreement with Qatar on March 28, the day after his visit to Saudi Arabia where he secured a deal with Riyadh. Another agreement with the UAE will be inked in the coming days, Zelensky told reporters at a press briefing during his visit to Qatar.
"The first priority is weapons — their production, exchange of experience, and the exchange of scarce resources that one country may have and another lacks," he said.
"During these 10 years, we will engage in co-production. We will build factories both in Ukraine and in these countries." KI

Trump vows to destroy Iran gas field; UAE intercepts threats

"Tensions are rapidly escalating across the Gulf after Iran warned of “uncontrollable consequences” following strikes on its South Pars gas field. The UAE activated air defenses against missiles and drones, while Qatar expelled Iranian officials and reported attacks on

energy sites. Saudi Arabia intercepted drones as regional leaders warn of widening conflict and threats to global energy security.
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's key South Pars gas field if there were further attacks against Qatar's main gas plant.
Trump confirmed on his Truth Social platform that Israel had struck the South Pars field but said the United States "knew nothing" of the attack, which spurred Iran to launch an attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan facility.
"NO MORE ATTACKS WILL BE MADE BY ISRAEL pertaining to this extremely important and valuable South Pars Field unless Iran unwisely decides to attack a very innocent, in this case, Qatar - In which instance the United States of America, with or without the help or consent of Israel, will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before," the US president wrote." GulfNews

Iran Halts Gas Supply To Iraq After Attacks On Energy Assets

 "Iran says upstream oil and gas assets are under attack for first time since war began, readies

retaliatory action against oil/gas assets in Gulf area, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, & UAE

Iraq reroutes some flows through Ceyhan Pipeline to Turkey.
Iran reiterates new rules in place for Hormuz transit as traffic remains de-minimus, sparking reports that "the blockade is now the worst disruption to oil flows ever..."
President Trump issues posts musing whether US should 'finish off' Iran,
Iran to Iraq gas flows halted following South Pars gas field attack." Zerohege

CIA Moves To Arm Kurdish Forces To Foment Govt Collapse In Iran: Officials

"CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say: CNN

State Department securing military aircraft, charter flights to get Americans out of Middle East
Iran International is claiming (unverified) Iran's Assembly of Experts chose Mojtaba Khamenei as new Ayatollah under heavy IRGC pressure to ensure hardline continuity and regime stability after his father's death
Drone hits CIA station in Saudi Arabia, also reportedly a consulate in Dubai. WaPo: A suspected Iranian drone attack hit the CIA’s station in Saudi Arabia in what would amount to a significant symbolic victory for the Islamic Republic as it lashes out at U.S. targets and personnel across the Middle East.
Iran's large stockpile of near-weapons grade enriched Uranium and refusal to grant IAEA full access are cause for serious concern
Trump Weighs Backing Militias to Dislodge Iran’s Regime." ZH