Tehran, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi forces down drones, French soldier killed in Iraq

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2026-03-13

Saudi forces intercepted more than two dozen drones on Friday after renewed Iranian threats against oil facilities, as the regional conflict killed a French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan. Iranian media reported fresh explosions in the capital Tehran, while Israel also came under attack, with the conflict showing no signs of slowing despite growing economic fears and the rising death toll. Oil prices stayed above the benchmark $100 a barrel after a r......

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