Houthis claim attacks on Aramco, Riyadh airport in wave of strikes on Saudi Arabia
Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a series of drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and airports. The group stated the strikes were retaliation for Saudi military actions in Yemen.
Why it matters
The targeting of critical energy infrastructure like Aramco facilities poses a significant risk to global oil supply stability.
A fresh escalation between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia has pushed the conflict beyond Yemen’s front lines, with both sides reporting attacks and casualties. The Houthis have now claimed responsibility for six military operations targeting Saudi oil infrastructure, an airport and troop positions.In a statement, Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, said the attacks were carried out using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones in retaliation for what the group called deadly Saudi strikes on civilians in Taiz and Bani Hashish.Saree said the first operation targeted Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, along with Aramco oil storage tanks and a distillation tower in the Saudi capital.
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