Houthis have warned that attacks on Saudi Arabia will be met with a "harsh and painful" response, following a series of escalating strikes between the group and the Saudi-led coalition. The conflict has intensified with both sides launching attacks on each other’s territory, raising concerns over regional stability.
On Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition reported that an attack on an Aramco facility in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia triggered a "limited fire" and injured four people in Riyadh. The attack occurred hours after the coalition intercepted several Houthi missiles over the capital. A Saudi energy ministry official confirmed that an administrative building belonging to Aramco in Dhahran was struck, though no casualties were reported at the site.
The Houthis have accused the Saudi-led coalition of targeting civilian infrastructure, including airports and oil facilities, in their ongoing campaign against Yemen. In response, the coalition has launched airstrikes on Houthi-held areas, including the capital Sanaa. The conflict has drawn international attention, with former US intelligence officials warning that the attacks pose a broader threat to global security and the Gulf region.
The conflict, which began in 2015, has seen both sides escalate military operations, with civilian casualties reported on both sides. The Houthis have increasingly used drones and missiles to target Saudi infrastructure, while the coalition has responded with air strikes. The situation remains volatile, with no immediate signs of de-escalation.
