Saudi Oil Pipeline Hit by Drones; Missing Israeli Border Guard Found Dead

Saudi Arabia announced Saturday that drones launched from Iraq struck several locations along the kingdom's east-west oil pipeline. The pipeline is crucial for Saudi oil exports via the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Saudi statement, oil flow through the pipeline was temporarily halted, damage extent is currently unknown, and several people were injured.

U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the attack, suggesting Iran was likely responsible. "We control the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is probably 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, referring to the Saudi Crown Prince.

In a separate incident, three young men, identified as relatives from the Triangle region and known to police, were found dead inside a car that had caught fire in an open area near Baqa al-Gharbiyye early Sunday. The victims were identified as Yahya Basmiya, 22, and brothers Qassem Odeh, 20, and Yazan, 16. Police have launched an investigation.

Separately, Border Police officer Master Sergeant Itai Parson, 23, was found dead on a Haifa beach on Saturday after an extensive search. Parson had been missing since Thursday afternoon after entering the water at the Students' Beach. The circumstances of his death are under investigation. He is survived by his parents, siblings, and partner.