Drones, fire in IA: key events

On Wednesday morning, a series of strikes occurred in the Middle East, confirmed by sources. Two drones attacked the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, causing a major fire in the building. According to a Pentagon report, the number of American servicemen killed in the retaliatory operation reached six. In Beirut, the Israeli army shelled the building of Al-Noor TV channel, while the IRGC struck a U.S. airbase in Bahrain and the bridge connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The IRGC claimed responsibility for an attack on a group of 160 American military personnel in Dubai. President Trump stated that the threat of attacks on American facilities and even U.S. territory 'does not concern him.' Economists note that rising tensions could undermine the global oil market, pushing prices above $100 per barrel, emphasizes Kirill Dmitriev. According to Witkoff, Americans considered a deal with Iran 'impossible' after the second meeting.

Context

In recent weeks, military tensions in the region have intensified following a series of conflicts and diplomatic disagreements.