Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Accelerates Iran Diplomacy as Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Vision 2030
Riyadh deploys backchannels to contain US-Israel war with Iran, shielding $2 trillion economic transformation from regional spillover.
Iran Strikes Israeli Interests in Bahrain as Gulf States Enter US-Israel Conflict Crossfire
Retaliatory attacks on US Navy 5th Fleet headquarters and civilian targets across Gulf monarchies mark dramatic escalation of Iran war, with Saudi Arabia intercepting missiles.
Korea’s KOSPI Plunges 7.2% as Iranian Strikes on Saudi Oil Facilities Trigger Energy Crisis Fears
South Korea's benchmark index posts worst session in 19 months as drone attack on Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery sends oil toward $80 and exposes Seoul's energy vulnerability.
Iranian Drone Strike Closes Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura Refinery as Gulf Energy Infrastructure Enters Attack Radius
A precision drone strike forced the shutdown of a 550,000-barrel-per-day refinery as Tehran expands retaliation beyond military targets, exposing the vulnerability of critical oil infrastructure and pushing Brent crude toward $80.
Gulf States Front-Run Iranian Supply Risk with Highest Crude Exports Since 2022
Saudi Arabia and UAE accelerate shipments to 16.1 million bpd amid renewed tensions, while insurance costs surge 60% for Strait of Hormuz transit as markets price in potential disruption.
Idle US Rigs Find New Life Abroad as Shale Economics Force International Pivot
With domestic rig counts down 30% since 2022 and bonus depreciation phasing out, American drilling contractors are shipping equipment to Argentina and Saudi Arabia to maintain revenues while US basins mature.