🔥 A fiery drone attack rocked an international oil compound in Basra, Iraq, this Friday – sending plumes of black smoke over the region and triggering emergency evacuations. Satellite images show charred warehouses and offices used by U.S. energy giants Halliburton and KBR, with flames finally contained after 24 hours of firefighting efforts.
📹 Dramatic footage circulating online (looking straight out of a real-life action movie 🎬) reveals melted equipment and collapsed structures at the site. While no casualties were reported, major oil firms have already airlifted expat staff to Kuwait – a clear sign tensions in the region remain red-hot.
💼 Energy analysts warn this could disrupt Iraq’s oil exports, which account for nearly 5% of global supply. "When drones meet diesel, markets get nervous," said one industry expert, noting Brent crude prices ticked up 2% in early Monday trading.
🌐 The attack comes as Middle Eastern governments debate new security measures for critical infrastructure. With 60% of the world’s oil passing through the Gulf, this blaze might just be the spark that reshapes global energy politics in 2026.
