Houthis Strike Saudi Refinery in Retaliation for Defense Pact

Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery, targeting oil production in the kingdom. The attack comes two days after Saudi Arabia signed a defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan, aimed at strengthening collective deterrence against aggression.

The Houthis used a drone to target the refinery, which processes 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day in southwestern Saudi Arabia. A fire broke out but was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. The Saudi energy ministry said authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, claimed responsibility for the attack on X, saying it targeted Saudi troops and weapons in the area. The Houthis have been waging a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia since last month, citing a Saudi siege on them, which Riyadh denies.