The Houthi movement, acting on Iranian orders, has bombed the Saudi Red Sea port of Yanbu, the Khalid Air Force base in Khamis Mushait, and Aramco facilities in Jazan, according to a flash report. The heavy bombardment began overnight, causing large fires and explosions. The claims are unverified by independent sources.
Earlier this morning, The Zioneer reported unverified claims that the Houthis had bombed the Saudi city of Yanbu, airports, and Aramco facilities. A new flash report, attributed to the same desk, now provides more specific details: the Houthis, acting on Iranian orders, bombed the port of Yanbu, the Khalid Air Force base in Khamis Mushait, and Aramco facilities in Jazan. The heavy bombardment began overnight, causing large fires and explosions. The report claims the Saudi regime is helpless and will join the 'Ozen Haman' agreements, a reference to a potential normalization deal. The claims remain unverified by independent sources, and no official confirmation from Saudi Arabia, the US, or other parties has been reported. The earlier report was based on unverified sources, and this new flash report appears to be a more definitive but still unsubstantiated account. The Zioneer continues to monitor the situation.
2 developments
- StrongIran targeted Yanbu port in Saudi Arabia missile attack, US source says
- DevelopingHouthis reportedly attacked two Saudi oil tankers in Gulf of Aden, Israel Hayom says
- StrongOvernight: Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi targets; Houthis retaliate with missiles, drones
- DevelopingHouthis warn airlines against flying over Saudi airspace; Saudi strikes reported in Saada
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