Iran Expands Attacks to Saudi Jubail Complex and US Forces in Kuwait

Iran's IRGC has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Jubail petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia, significantly escalating regional hostilities. This strike coincides with Iranian attacks on US forces stationed at Kuwait's Bubiyan Island, launched in retaliation for Israel's earlier strike on the Asaluyeh complex. The targeting of Saudi energy infrastructure represents a critical shift that directly threatens global oil supply stability and vital maritime corridors. Consequently, Brent Crude and WTI prices surged toward record levels, while demand for Gold (XAU/USD) as a safe haven intensified. The Israeli Shekel (USD/ILS) remains under heavy selling pressure as fears of a full-scale regional war mount. Global markets are now bracing for potential US and Saudi responses and their long-term impact on energy security and regional economic stability.