Houthis claim Aramco strike, vow more attacks; Riyadh missile intercepted
Houthis claimed a strike on Saudi Aramco facilities, following Saudi reports of an attack on a building in the energy giant's operations area. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a missile fired toward Riyadh, with explosions heard in the capital. This marks an escalation in cross-border attacks, raising risks to energy infrastructure and regional stability.
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Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks Escalate Against Saudi Critical Infrastructure
Houthi forces have significantly escalated missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, directly targeting critical energy infrastructure, including Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, and Riyadh's airport. These attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and airport closures, demonstrating increased Houthi capabilities and exposing vulnerabilities in Saudi air defenses. The full extent of damage to energy facilities and the operational impact remain largely unconfirmed.