Houthis threaten escalation after strike on Saudi oil giant Aramco
Summary
Yemen's Houthi rebels struck several Saudi Arabian targets, including the headquarters of Saudi oil company Aramco and Riyadh airport. The Houthis said they will continue attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities as retaliation for Saudi strikes on Yemen.Key Facts
- The Houthis targeted Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and a refinery in Riyadh with missiles and drones.
- The attack on Aramco’s headquarters caused a fire but operations continued, with some employees working from home.
- Riyadh airport was also attacked recently, killing 13 people.
- The Houthis claim their attacks are retaliation for Saudi support of forces fighting in Yemen’s war.
- Saudi Arabia's military intercepted a ballistic missile targeting Riyadh.
- The conflict is affecting Saudi Arabia’s plans to diversify its economy away from oil.
- The Houthis warned civilians and workers to evacuate Saudi airports and oil facilities.
- Saudi authorities issued and then lifted an aerial threat alert in Riyadh; the cause of loud explosions is unclear.
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