Houthi Attacks Disrupt Saudi Oil Facilities, Wound Over 70 People
On September 8, 2026, Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi Arabia that wounded over 70 people and sparked fires at several oil facilities and utilities.
The incidents marked a significant escalation in the conflict between US ally Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
The attacks targeted key infrastructure in the southern region, causing disruptions to the kingdom's oil production and sparking concerns about regional stability.