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Saudi Arabia and Jordan intercept drones as tensions persist despite Iran-US pause

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Riyadh says drones originated from Iraqi territory and accused Iranian-backed militias of carrying out the attack.

Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday, two days after the United States abruptly suspended a two-week campaign of airstrikes against Iran, as Tehran appeared to put U.S. President Donald Trump's latest strategic U-turn to the test.

Saudi Arabia said it shot down drones aimed at petroleum targets, some in its eastern province and others in the capital Riyadh.

The Houthis last week threatened to extend the disruption to global oil supplies to a second major waterway by announcing a blockade of Saudi Arabia's oil industry, sending oil prices higher.