Houthi Missiles Target Saudi Oil Refineries, Intercepted by U.S.-Made Patriot Battery

A missile attack on Saudi oil refineries was reportedly thwarted over the weekend as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired projectiles at installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast, but were intercepted by a U.S.-made Patriot battery operated by Greek forces under an agreement with Riyadh.

The incident marked a significant escalation in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, which has disrupted energy supplies from the Gulf and contributed to rising global oil prices. The price of Brent crude had already spiked above $100 a barrel for the first time since May, according to recent market trends.