On July 25, 2026, Houthi militants launched a coordinated missile and drone attack against Saudi Aramco oil facilities located in Jizan and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the strikes and issued threats of further escalation in the near future. Regional authorities are currently assessing the resulting damage while monitoring the security situation.

This incident marks a significant deterioration in regional stability, ending a four-year ceasefire between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. Hostilities between the two parties, which have been in conflict since 2015, resumed on July 13. The Houthis have publicly declared their intention to disrupt maritime traffic in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden for vessels associated with Saudi, Israeli, and American interests.

The ongoing instability has caused volatility in energy markets, with oil prices briefly exceeding $100 per barrel earlier this week. The Red Sea remains a vital corridor for global hydrocarbon trade, and the renewed conflict has heightened international concerns regarding the security of international shipping lanes.