Houthis claim attack on Saudi Aramco oil facilities near Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi movement announced on Tuesday that it had launched attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia that are operated by the state‑run company Saudi Aramco. The group said the strikes were aimed at “strategic energy targets” in response to the Saudi‑led coalition’s military campaign in Yemen and to pressure Riyadh over its support for Israel. According to Houthi statements, the operations were carried out using drones and missiles, though Saudi officials have not confirmed any damage or casualties.

The claim follows a series of Houthi attacks on regional energy infrastructure that have heightened tensions across the Gulf, prompting heightened security measures at Saudi ports and refineries. International observers note that such actions risk disrupting global oil markets, while Saudi Arabia has repeatedly warned that any attacks on its energy assets will be met with a decisive response. No further details on the outcome of the alleged strikes have been released, and the situation remains under close monitoring by regional authorities and energy analysts.