Riyadh Under Attack: Iran-Backed Militias Target Oil Facilities

Saudi Arabia has reported intercepting and destroying several drones targeting oil facilities in its Eastern Province and the capital Riyadh. The attacks, attributed to 'Iran-backed terrorist militias' operating from Iraqi territory, were condemned by the Saudi Foreign Ministry.

The ministry emphasized that Saudi Arabia has the right to defend itself and its facilities, reserving the right to respond 'at the appropriate time and place'.

Just hours after the initial attack, the Houthi militia in Yemen claimed responsibility for drone attacks on several oil infrastructure targets in Saudi Arabia. The militia stated that the targets were 'sensitive points' for the supply and transport of crude oil from the east of the country to the Red Sea port city of Yanbu.

The Houthi militia's claims come after Saudi strikes on their positions, with dozens of missiles and drones reportedly targeting facilities belonging to state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco. The attacks originated both from pro-Iranian groups in Iraq and from Iran itself during initial weeks of the conflict involving the two nations.