Houthis launch major attacks on Saudi oil facilities

Photo — Mumtaz Niazi / Pexels

According to multiple international outlets, Houthi forces based in Yemen carried out coordinated overnight attacks on Saudi Arabian cities and economic infrastructure, including oil facilities in the kingdom’s south.[3][4][14] Saudi authorities report that more than 70 civilians were wounded, with one briefing listing at least 73 injured, underscoring the scale of the strikes.[3][4][14] The attacks are described as a significant expansion of the Middle East war, as they target critical energy installations in a country central to global oil supply.[3] Saudi officials have pledged retaliation, and Yemen’s internationally recognized government has simultaneously announced its intention to retake the capital, Sanaa, from the Houthi group, suggesting the potential for a broader military escalation.[4] These developments come amid wider regional tensions involving Iran’s role in supporting the Houthis, ongoing maritime and sanctions disputes in the Gulf, and heightened concern in energy markets as key infrastructure comes under fire.[2][4][8][10][14]

Sources: The Guardian, Anadolu Agency, Associated Press, WNG.org, Just Security, 10 Things Global News