Drone attacks target Saudi oilfield
Early Saturday, drone attacks targeted areas near Riyadh and the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia, reported AP.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense said it intercepted all incoming drones. The attack focused on the Shaybah oil field, operated by Saudi Aramco, which produces about 1m barrels of oil per day.
Recent attacks linked to Iran have increasingly targeted Gulf oil infrastructure and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a route carrying around 20 percent of global oil and gas trade, according to AP.
Japan, Canada boost security ties
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Canadian counterpart Mark Carney signed a strategic agreement in Tokyo to strengthen cooperation on defense, energy and economic security, according to AP.
The deal comes as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over global oil supplies, particularly shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Both countries also agreed to start talks on a defense pact, expand military cooperation and launch new dialogues on economic security and cyber policy.
Explosions hits Tehran
Several large explosions were heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran, with thick columns of smoke rising into the sky, said AP.
Explosions were also reported near the northern city of Rasht in Gilan province, raising fears of further strikes across the country.
It was not immediately clear what the targets were or who carried out the attacks.
Israel hits Iran bunker
Israel’s military said it struck a major underground bunker in Iran using more than 50 fighter jets and over 100 munitions.
The bunker was reportedly built for Iranian leaders to use during emergencies. Iran has spent decades constructing such underground facilities, AP reported.
Israel said the strikes also targeted the Supreme National Security Council building and a Revolutionary Guard military academy.
