Saudi Arabia hit by multiple explosions after strikes on Yemeni oil facility

Saudi Arabia faced a series of explosions following a series of strikes on Yemeni oil facilities, according to reports from the Middle East Eye. The Saudi-led coalition launched the strikes on Tuesday night in response to the Houthi group's warning that they would target oil facilities, including Aramco headquarters. The explosions were reported in multiple cities across Saudi Arabia, including Sanaa, Riyadh, Dammam, and Dhahran.

The Houthi group had previously warned of attacks on Aramco facilities and Riyadh, with a spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition urging civilians to evacuate the al-Sabaha central station fuel facility, which was targeted in the strikes. The back-to-back strikes on energy infrastructure could potentially lead to higher energy prices and mark a new phase in the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.

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