Houthi Forces Launch Six Attacks on Saudi Infrastructure
Despite diplomatic talks in Tehran, Houthi forces have executed six missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi airports and oil facilities.
Houthi forces claim responsibility for six attacks across Saudi Arabia.
The strikes occurred following a high-level diplomatic meeting in Tehran.
Saudi air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh.
Houthi forces have declared responsibility for a series of six attacks targeting key airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. This announcement comes in the wake of a significant diplomatic meeting held in Tehran earlier this week, where senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkiye, and Pakistan convened to discuss regional tensions and seek resolutions through dialogue.
The attacks, according to Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree, were aimed at critical commercial and military infrastructure across the kingdom, affecting locations from the eastern and western coasts to Riyadh and Najran. Specific targets included the Ras Tanura oil refinery, an Aramco facility in Abqaiq, and multiple airports, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Despite these claims, independent verification of the attacks has not been provided.
The escalation of hostilities follows a week of high-level diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region. The meeting in Tehran, attended by key defense officials, focused on enhancing cooperation among the involved nations. An official Iranian press release indicated that participants agreed to pursue further discussions to bolster regional security. Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry emphasized the necessity of negotiations to avert military escalation.
In response to the Houthi attacks, the Saudi-led coalition reported that its air defenses successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh. The coalition's spokesman, Turki al-Maliki, confirmed that shrapnel from the interceptions resulted in injuries to one civilian and damage to property in the capital. Alerts were issued in Riyadh and surrounding areas prior to the interceptions, indicating a heightened state of alert.
The ongoing conflict has prompted the internationally recognized Yemeni government to urge the UN Security Council to implement measures to deter Houthi assaults, particularly those targeting Aden International Airport. As tensions continue to rise, the situation remains precarious, with potential implications for regional stability and security in the coming days.
