Conflict & Security
Houthis say they targeted Aramco sites in Saudi Red Sea cities
Yemen's Houthi rebels said Saturday they had targeted oil facilities on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast and warned they could escalate if attacked by Saudi Arabia.
In a video statement, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group targeted sites operated by Saudi oil company Aramco in Jizan and Yanbu using drones and missiles. Saree also threatened to expand and escalate the group's actions in the coming hours and days.
The Houthis are backed by Tehran. The supplied report did not include confirmation from Saudi Arabia or Aramco, and did not state whether there was damage or casualties.
Update
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree made the claim in a video statement.
The Houthis said they targeted Aramco-operated sites in Jizan and Yanbu.
The group said it used drones and missiles.
The Houthis threatened to expand and escalate their actions in the coming hours and days if struck by Saudi Arabia.
Source note: AFP news report published on 25 July 2026 at 12:27:12 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied report did not include Saudi or Aramco confirmation of the claimed attack.
The supplied report did not state whether there was damage or casualties.
Source
AFP news report published on .