Houthi militants launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities

On July 25, 2026, Houthi rebels launched a coordinated drone and missile strike against Saudi Aramco petroleum facilities located in Jizan and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the attack was a retaliatory measure against alleged Saudi drone strikes within Yemeni airspace. This escalation marks a significant deterioration in regional stability, ending a four-year period of relative peace between the parties that had been in place following years of conflict since 2015.

Hostilities between the Houthis and Saudi forces resumed on July 13, 2026, creating renewed uncertainty for global hydrocarbon supply chains. The attacks targeted key infrastructure connecting eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. Following the latest aggression, reports indicate the Houthis have threatened further escalation, with recent threats also directed at disrupting traffic in the Red Sea and the Gulf. The geopolitical tension has already impacted energy markets, with oil prices briefly exceeding $100 per barrel earlier this week before experiencing a minor decline. Authorities are currently assessing the damage while monitoring the security situation in the region.