Saudi oil facilities, airports targeted in fresh Houthi attacks; Air India's Riyadh, Dammam flights remain suspended
Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities and airports, leading to flight suspensions by Air India. The escalation has prompted travel advisories and rebooking options for affected passengers.
Why it matters
The attacks threaten regional stability and disrupt international travel and energy infrastructure in the Middle East.
Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed attacks on oil facilities and airports across Saudi Arabia, a naval base and a military camp in Aden, the interim seat of the internationally recognised government, after explosions were heard in the city. Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam until November 7, and services to and from Jeddah until October 31, citing the prevailing situation in the region.The group's military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the targets included a Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Rabigh oil refinery and airports in Riyadh, Dammam and Najran, as well as an air base in Khamis Mushait.
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