Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Saudi Aramco's refinery in Jazan, second such strike within a month
An explosion and fire were reported at an industrial facility in the Saudi Arabia's eastern region on Sunday
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have asserted responsibility for an attack on Saudi Aramco's refinery in Jazan, marking the second such strike in a month, according to Reuters. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the group successfully targeted the refinery using a drone, emphasizing the precision of the attack. The strike was reportedly in retaliation for Saudi incursions into northwest Yemen.
The Houthis claimed to have carried out missile and drone operations against Aramco facilities in Jazan and Yanbu on July 26. A loud blast was heard in the area, and Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that gas facilities in Jubail Industrial City had been targeted and caught fire. This incident is the second attack on Saudi Arabia by the Houthis, who have also targeted energy infrastructure in recent weeks, contributing to heightened tensions in the region.
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