Yemeni Houthi rebels have launched a new attack on a Saudi Arabian oil facility, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between the group and Saudi Arabia. The strike targeted a facility belonging to Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company, in the capital city of Riyadh. The attack was carried out using ballistic missiles and drones, according to reports from Yemeni Houthi officials.
The Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it was a response to continued Saudi military operations in the region. The strike comes amid heightened tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, which has been conducting airstrikes against the group in Yemen. The attack is believed to have caused significant damage to the facility, though the extent of the damage and any casualties remain unclear.
This is not the first time the Houthis have targeted Saudi oil infrastructure. In previous attacks, the group has struck oil facilities in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, leading to temporary disruptions in oil production. The latest strike follows a series of attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil trade.
The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing for over a decade, with the Houthis fighting against the internationally recognized government backed by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia. The war has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people in need of aid. The recent attacks have raised concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region, particularly with the involvement of external powers such as Iran and the United States.
