Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people, officials say
- On Tuesday, Tehran-backed Houthis attacked cities and energy facilities across southern Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and escalating regional tensions.
- These attacks follow a Houthi naval blockade against Riyadh initiated in July, as rebels seek to seize strategic territory near the Mandab Strait.
- Using drones and missiles, the rebels hit Abha International Airport, King Khalid, and Aramco facilities in Jizan and Abha; the Saudi-led coalition reported at least 73 people wounded.
- Fires erupted at energy facilities as emergency teams rushed to contain the blazes, while global Oil prices climbed to more than six-week highs.
- Rising Oil prices present risks for President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead of November congressional elections, though Trump claimed on social media Oil prices would drop 'when we WIN the war with Iran.
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The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says the Houthi movement is behind the attacks against several cities in southern Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Hit By Major Houthi Missile And Drone Barrage
Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a major missile and drone assault on southwestern Saudi Arabia early Tuesday, wounding at least 73 people and damaging infrastructure, according to CNN. Saudi officials said the attacks targeted civilian and economic sites in several cities, while fires were reported at facilities in the southern region. Saudi-led coalition forces vowed a strong response and said Riyadh reserves the right to defend its territor…
The Huthi militia has attacked several targets in Saudi Arabia. More than 70 people have been injured according to local authorities. The Saudi-led military alliance speaks of a "dangerous escalation" and threatens with retribution.
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