Intelligence Briefing — Saturday, July 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia and Regional Escalation Significant ballistic missile and drone strikes targeted critical energy infrastructure in Jizan and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Reports confirm impacts at the ARAMCO refinery in Jizan, resulting in localized fires. Saudi civil defense authorities issued multiple emergency alerts across Yanbu and Jizan before declaring the immediate danger passed. Aviation traffic, including flights bound for King Khalid and King Abdulaziz airports, experienced significant disruption due to holding patterns. Iraq and Levant Fronts Clashes intensified across the West Bank, particularly in Nablus, Tubas, and the Tell area, resulting in 12 fatalities. Forces utilized firearms and vehicles during these engagements. In Iraq, Erbil Air Base and sites in Baghdad experienced rocket attacks, with coalition interceptors engaging drones. US base deployments continued at Tell Beydar, while a withdrawal of PMF elements from a Baghdad headquarters was recorded. Maritime and Aerial Activity Operations continued in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman. Multiple strike sequences involving drones and ballistic missiles were observed targeting coastal defense sites, including the Sirik Coastal Defense facility. Defensive systems, including Patriot batteries, remained active in the region, with one report of an interception failure leading to friendly fire at Camp Patriot.