Yemen’s Houthi movement has vowed to continue attacks on Saudi Arabian airports and oil facilities following a strike on the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco in Dhahran.
The group described the threatened locations as legitimate targets and said its attacks were retaliation for Saudi military strikes in Yemen. The latest threats raise concerns about further escalation in the region.
Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport
Houthi military spokesperson General Yahya Saree said the group had targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile.
In a statement shared on Telegram, Saree claimed the missile hit its target accurately. However, the statement did not provide independent evidence confirming the claimed impact.
Saree also announced a separate operation targeting Saudi military positions in the Ras al-Arah and Al-Mudhariba areas. He claimed the group used three ballistic missiles and said the strikes caused deaths and injuries and disabled several military vehicles.
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These battlefield claims have not been independently verified.
Strike Causes Damage at Saudi Aramco Headquarters
The latest threats followed a strike on the Saudi Aramco headquarters complex in Dhahran on Tuesday. Sources cited by Reuters said the attack damaged an office tower, including its top three floors.
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry described the incident as causing a limited fire. However, people familiar with the incident told Reuters that the fire spread across several floors. <Link url={turn980640search0.url.uri} title=”Read the Reuters report”/>.
The incident has raised further concerns about the security of Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure, which plays a major role in global energy markets.
Conflict Threatens Further Escalation
The Houthis say their attacks respond to Saudi support for Yemeni government forces and recent Saudi strikes in Yemen. The wider conflict has intensified amid rising tensions involving the United States and Iran in the Gulf.
Saudi Arabia has faced repeated missile and drone threats in recent days. Meanwhile, the Houthis have warned that airports and oil facilities could face further attacks.
The latest developments highlight the growing risks to civilian infrastructure, regional security and energy operations as the conflict continues.
