UP TO HALF OF THE 'NEARLY 1,000 DRONE ATTACKS' THAT TARGETED SAUDI ARABIA ORIGINATED FROM IRAQ, AND WERE LAUNCHED BY PRO-IRANIAN MILITIAS, ACCORDING TO WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORT.

Reports indicate that nearly half of the approximately 1,000 drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from Iraq and were executed by pro-Iranian militias. This development heightens geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, potentially impacting risk appetite among investors. The SP500 and markets related to Iran may experience volatility as concerns over regional stability and supply disruptions in oil markets rise. Traders will be particularly attentive to any official responses from Saudi Arabia or the U.S. government, as well as upcoming OPEC meetings that could influence oil production strategies.

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