Iraq has launched urgent legal and security procedures to investigate recent strikes targeting key infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, in what officials describe as a firm regional political stance rejecting the use of Iraqi territory for cross-border attacks. Baghdad says it is seeking to prevent further escalation while preserving diplomatic efforts across the Gulf.
Oil prices surged on Wednesday, with global benchmark Brent climbing close to $110 a barrel after an attack on the world’s largest natural gas field shared by Iran and Qatar.
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