Houthis Claim Attacks Near Riyadh Airport and Yanbu Oil Facility
Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks near Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh and an Aramco facility in Yanbu, following reports of flames and a large plume of smoke at King Khalid International Airport. The group stated the operation was retaliation for an attack on Sanaa. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led military coalition reported intercepting missile threats over Riyadh and thwarted attacks targeting civilians in multiple cities. The escalation comes amid increased Houthi strikes against Saudi infrastructure since July, raising concerns about global oil supplies and regional security. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan indicated Turkey's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia under a trilateral defense pact with Pakistan if needed. The conflict has intensified as part of the broader war initiated by US and Israeli actions against Iran in February. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, expressed hope for ending hostilities between the Houthis and Saudis while also stating conditions to resume stalled negotiations with the United States.
Topics: Aramco facility Houthis Riyadh attack Saudi Arabia Yemen conflict