Houthi Rebels Claim Attacks on Saudi Aramco Facilities in Jizan and Yanbu

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed on Saturday to have launched drone attacks targeting Saudi Aramco oil facilities in the Saudi cities of Jizan and Yanbu. The group stated these strikes were a direct response to the Saudi-led coalition's bombardment of Yemen's Hodeidah port the previous day.

Brigadier General Yahya Saree, a Houthi spokesperson, described the coalition's actions at Hodeidah as an "attempt to continue the blockade against our people and a violation of Yemen's sovereignty." He vowed that the Houthis would retaliate against "escalation with escalation."

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Saudi attempt to continue the blockade against our people and a violation of Yemen's sovereignty.

While Saudi Arabia has not yet officially commented on the Houthi claims regarding the Aramco facilities, emergency warnings were reportedly issued in Jizan and Yanbu on Saturday morning. The attacks, if confirmed, represent a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with the Houthis directly targeting key energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

The Houthi group has previously launched attacks on Saudi energy sites, but this claim targets major facilities in two distinct locations, indicating a potential expansion of their operational reach and capabilities. The international community closely monitors such developments due to their potential impact on global oil supplies and regional stability.

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We will respond to escalation with escalation.