Watch: Massive fire at Saudi Aramco sites targeted in Houthi missile, drone strikes
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh and Khurais, asserting they caused major fires. This operation was stated to be in retaliation for recent Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. While the Houthis claimed success, Saudi Arabia did not immediately confirm the attacks, and Yemen's internationally recognized government confirmed its own strikes against Houthi targets.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing conflict in Yemen and its regional implications, particularly the threat to critical oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which could impact global energy markets and regional stability.
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh and the Khurais area, claiming the strikes triggered major fires at the targeted sites, newsy agency Reuters reported.The group said the operation was carried out in response to Saudi-led coalition strikes on Yemen. Houthi military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree claimed that up to 60 airstrikes and missile attacks had been carried out against Sanaa and other areas under Houthi control in the past 24 hours."The operation successfully achieved its objective, thanks to Allah," Saree said.
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