A Saudi Aramco building in Dhahran was hit by a missile attack, according to Saudi Arabia’s state media. The incident occurred as part of ongoing clashes between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels in Yemen. The attack led to a “limited fire” and injured four people in Riyadh, according to a Saudi energy ministry official.
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting several Houthi missiles over Riyadh on Tuesday evening. The intercepted missiles were part of a broader exchange of fire between the two sides. The Houthi group has been targeting Saudi infrastructure as part of its campaign against the coalition.
The attack on the Aramco facility in Dhahran follows a series of strikes by the coalition on Houthi “vital assets” in Yemen. These strikes have been part of the coalition’s strategy to weaken Houthi military capabilities. The Houthi group has accused the coalition of conducting indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas.
The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2015, with the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s government against Houthi rebels. The war has caused widespread humanitarian crises, with millions of people facing food shortages and displacement. The recent missile attack highlights the continued escalation of hostilities between the two sides.
International bodies, including the International Monetary Fund, have warned of potential global economic impacts from the conflict. Rising energy costs and regional instability could have far-reaching consequences. The situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing to engage in military actions.
