Saudi Arabian security forces have said they have foiled a suicide attack on an oil refinery near Abqaiq. Cars were stopped near the perimeter of the installation and engaged by security guards. All 10 terrorists are said to have been killed during an exchange of gunfire along with three guards at the biggest oil installation in the country. Oil prices spiked following the news with prices rising by $2.11 per barrel to $62.65. [BBC]
Meanwhile the streets are calm in Baghdad after Thursday’s violent repercussions following the bombing of a Shi’ite mosque. But tension remains high throughout the country.
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