Unverified reports indicate the Houthi movement is bombing the Saudi Red Sea city of Yanbu, along with airports in several cities and Aramco energy facilities. Aviation to Saudi Arabia has reportedly been halted. The reported attacks aim to block the East-West oil pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
Unverified reports, circulating on Saturday morning, describe a broad Houthi offensive against Saudi Arabia. The Houthis are said to be bombing the city of Yanbu on the Red Sea, a key oil export hub, as well as airports in multiple cities and facilities belonging to the state oil company Aramco. The reported goal is to block the East-West pipeline that carries crude from eastern Saudi fields to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Aviation to the kingdom has reportedly been grounded. The attacks, if confirmed, mark a significant escalation in the Houthi campaign against Saudi infrastructure, following earlier strikes on tankers and ports. The reports remain unverified by independent sources.
2 developments
- StrongHouthis strike Saudi port of Jizan, reportedly hitting oil refineries
- StrongIran targeted Yanbu port in Saudi Arabia missile attack, US source says
- StrongHouthis strike Saudi provinces of Jazan, Yanbu overnight and this morning
- DevelopingHouthis reportedly attacked two Saudi oil tankers in Gulf of Aden, Israel Hayom says
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