Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles; group claims strikes on Riyadh, Aramco
Unclear whether strikes caused damage or casualties along main alternative route for Saudi oil, after widespread emergency alert issued The post Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles; group claims strikes on Riyadh, Aramco appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Houthi fighters, according to the kingdom's authorities. The Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, claimed they had fired dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi targets.
Emergency alerts were issued for areas including the holy city of Mecca, Jeddah, and Yanbu, the main Saudi Red Sea oil port. The Houthis also claimed strikes on Riyadh and Aramco, though it is unclear if damage or casualties resulted.
France will send troops and defense systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, a key site for energy transport. This move comes as crude oil prices have surged due to recent missile attacks on the main alternative route for Saudi oil exports through Yanbu.
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