Houthis Vow More Strikes on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities
What Happened
Yemen’s Iran‑aligned Houthi rebels announced they had struck Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran, as well as King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and other oil facilities, using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The Saudi Energy Ministry confirmed a limited fire at Aramco’s complex but reported no injuries or deaths. The Saudi‑led coalition said it intercepted additional missiles aimed at Riyadh. Over the past week, Saudi Arabia has faced multiple Houthi strikes, including a deadly attack on Riyadh airport that killed 13 people. The Houthis warned civilians and international shipping companies to evacuate airports and oil facilities, declaring them “legitimate military targets.”
Key Takeaways
The escalation underscores the fragility of regional security and the vulnerability of Saudi Arabia’s critical infrastructure. Continued Houthi strikes on airports and oil facilities could disrupt global energy supplies and heighten tensions across the Gulf.