Saudi Oil Pipeline Attacked; Trump Blames Iran, Houthis Deny Conflict
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Saudi Arabia reported drone attacks on its east-west oil pipeline, with President Trump pointing to Iran as the likely culprit. Separately, three young men were found dead in a burning car near Baqa al-Gharbiyya, and a Yamam officer was found deceased on a Haifa beach.
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- Saudi oil pipeline hit by drones; Iran suspected.
- Trump states Iran likely behind Saudi pipeline attack.
- Three young men found dead in burning car.
- Yamam officer found dead on Haifa beach.
- Houthis deny seeking conflict with the U.S.
Saudi Arabia announced Saturday that drones launched from Iraq struck multiple locations along the kingdom's east-west oil pipeline, a critical artery for exporting crude via the Red Sea and bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The Saudi statement indicated a temporary halt in oil flow through the pipeline, with damage extent yet unknown, and several individuals injured.
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the attack, suggesting Iran was likely responsible. "We control the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is likely responsible for the attack. The Houthis do not want to fight us. The Crown Prince is a good friend of mine, everything will be resolved well," Trump stated, emphasizing that the targeted pipeline offers an alternative route for fuel transport not passing through Hormuz.
In a separate incident, three young men, identified as Yahia Basmiya, 22, and brothers Qassem Odeh, 20, and Yazan, 16, were found dead inside a car that caught fire in an open area near Baqa al-Gharbiyya early Sunday morning. The victims, all from the same family in the Triangle region, were known to police, who have opened an investigation.
Separately, Sergeant Major Itai Parson, a 23-year-old member of the Yamam counter-terrorism unit and a Haifa resident, was found dead on a Haifa beach Saturday after an extensive search. He had been missing since Thursday afternoon after entering the water at Students' Beach. The circumstances of his death are under investigation. Parson is survived by his parents, siblings, and partner.
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