Houthis Claim Responsibility for Aramco Refinery Attack in Saudi Arabia's Jizan Region

The Houthi group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a refinery in Saudi Arabia's Jizan region, which is operated by state oil giant Aramco. The fire broke out early Sunday at the facility and was extinguished by authorities, although no casualties were reported. A military spokesman for the Houthi-led government said the attack used 'a large number of ballistic missiles and drones'.

The Houthis have launched a series of attacks on Saudi oil facilities in recent months, with Aramco's chief saying that while the attacks had caused some production interruptions, they had no material operational or financial impact. The latest attack is seen as part of the growing tensions between the Houthi-led government and the internationally recognized government of Yemen, which is backed by Saudi Arabia.

The conflict has escalated in recent weeks, with the Houthis declaring a blockade on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports and the Saudi-backed government accusing Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq of attacks on its oil facilities. The situation has raised concerns about the stability of global energy supplies, particularly through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.