Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday. The strikes targeted sites operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco in Jizan and Yanbu, according to a video statement by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree. The attacks come amid heightened tensions between regional allies of the United States and Iran, signaling a new front in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
FAQs
- **What did the Houthis target?** The Houthis targeted oil facilities operated by Saudi Aramco in Jizan and Yanbu. - **What was the response from Saudi Arabia?** Saudi Arabia's civil defence issued warnings for Jizan and Yanbu. A surface-to-air battery operated by Greek personnel downed two ballistic missiles and a drone targeting Yanbu. - **What is the context of these attacks?** The attacks follow a series of strikes between US and Iranian allies, including US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Houthi retaliation against Saudi targets in Yemen. - **What is the broader impact of these attacks?** The attacks threaten to further escalate the conflict, impacting regional stability and global oil markets.





























