Houthis claim coordinated attacks on Saudi oil and airports
Houthis claimed strikes on Saudi oil and airports. They said these were retaliation for 100 Saudi air strikes in 24 hours.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The group also targeted an Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Rabigh oil refinery, and the East-West Pipeline.
Saree also claimed attacks on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and an air base in Khamis Mushait. Saudi authorities said it destroyed two ballistic missiles fired toward Yanbu and Taif.
Missile debris fell near the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. It was unclear if any Houthi attacks hit their targets.
The strikes broke a 2022 UN-brokered truce. Saree said the attacks were retaliation for 100 Saudi air strikes in 24 hours.
Saudi authorities briefly warned residents of Taif, Yanbu, Jeddah, and Mecca of possible danger. The warning lasted only minutes.
The Houthis warned airlines not to use Saudi airspace. They made an exception for Mecca and Medina.
- 100 in 24 hours
- Saudi air strikes
- Yahya Saree
- Houthi military spokesman
- 2 ballistic missiles
- Missiles intercepted
- At least 12 in Sanaa strikes
- Saudi deaths reported
Why it mattersThe attacks break a four-year truce. This risks more conflict in a situation that threatens global oil supplies and regional stability.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact yet, but if attacks continue to disrupt oil production, fuel and import prices could rise across Australia.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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