Saudi Arabia vows response after Houthi attacks on cities and energy facilities

Saudi authorities reported that a series of attacks carried out by an Iran‑backed Yemeni militia resulted in 73 injuries and ignited fires at multiple oil‑processing facilities across the kingdom. The strikes, which targeted key infrastructure in the eastern province, prompted an immediate emergency response; fire‑fighting units contained the blazes within hours, while medical teams attended to the wounded, most of whom suffered from burns and shrapnel wounds. Officials confirmed that the attacks were coordinated and that the group responsible has previously claimed responsibility for similar operations aimed at disrupting Saudi energy assets.

The incidents come amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea corridor, where the Yemeni faction has intensified its campaign against Saudi interests following the escalation of the broader regional conflict. Saudi officials emphasized that security forces are reinforcing protection of critical sites and that investigations are underway to trace the origins of the weapons used. While the oil facilities resumed limited operations after the fires were extinguished, the attacks underscore the ongoing vulnerability of the kingdom’s energy infrastructure to cross‑border militant actions.