Houthis claim responsibility for drone strike on Saudi oil facility, reject Iraqi origin claim

The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a drone attack on oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to the Israeli outlet Abu Ali Express. The claim contradicts Saudi Arabia's earlier statement that the launches originated from Iraqi territory. The strike was reported earlier today.

The Houthi claim comes hours after Shiite channels reported a drone strike on the Saudi oil facility in Baqiq, eastern Saudi Arabia, as The Zioneer reported earlier today. The Houthis now formally assert responsibility for the attack, rejecting the Saudi narrative that the drones were launched from Iraq. The incident underscores the Houthis' ability to strike deep into Saudi territory despite the distance from their strongholds in Yemen, and highlights the ongoing dispute over attribution of attacks on Saudi infrastructure. The claim has not been independently verified.

3 developments

1. 16:00 · 27 JulLatest

   Houthi spokesman details drone strikes across Saudi Arabia, from east to Yanbu.

2. 15:56 · 27 Jul

   Houthis claim responsibility, rejecting Saudi claims of Iraqi origin.

3. 14:49 · 27 Jul

   Shiite channels claim Houthi drone strike on Saudi oil facility in Baqiq

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