Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Houthi Missile Strikes Target Saudi Oil Refineries
The Houthis, a group based in Yemen, launched missile strikes on Saudi Arabia early on Saturday morning.
They targeted oil refineries in the cities of Jazan and Yanbu.
Saudi authorities issued emergency warnings but later said the danger had passed.
The Houthis claim they are responding to Saudi strikes on Yemen and have declared a naval blockade on Saudi ports.
This has caused oil prices to rise significantly.
The US has been involved by launching air strikes on Iran, which supports the Houthis.
The situation is part of a larger conflict in the Middle East.
Houthi militants launched missile strikes on Saudi oil refineries in Jazan and Yanbu.
Saudi authorities issued emergency warnings but later stated the danger had passed.
The Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi ports and attacked Saudi-linked oil tankers.
Brent crude oil prices have soared 27% in the past two weeks due to the conflict.
The US has launched air strikes on Iran, which supports the Houthis.
- Who
- Houthi militants and Saudi authorities
- What
- Missile strikes on Saudi oil refineries
- When
- July 25, 2024
- Where
- Jazan and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- In response to Saudi strikes on Yemen and as part of a broader conflict involving Iran and the US
Houthi Perspective
Saudi Perspective
Missile Strikes
Houthi Perspective
The Houthis claim they targeted Saudi oil refineries in response to Saudi strikes on Yemen.
Saudi Perspective
Saudi authorities issued emergency warnings and later stated the danger had passed.
Blockade Threat
Houthi Perspective
The Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi ports and attacked Saudi-linked oil tankers.
Saudi Perspective
Saudi Arabia has been diverting oil through pipelines to avoid the blockade.
- Date
- July 25, 2024
- Location
- Jazan and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
- Missile Origin
- Yemen
- Target
- Saudi oil refineries
- Oil Price Impact
- Brent crude soared 27% in two weeks
- Houthi Control
- Most of Yemen's population
- Saudi Response
- Intercepted missiles with air defense systems
- US Involvement
- Launched air strikes on Iran
Sources
Houthi Claim Missile Strikes on Southern Saudi Arabia
Missiles targeting Saudi oil refineries shot down, sources say
Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as air defences intercept attack on oil refinery
Houthis Fire Missiles at Saudi in Response to Airstrikes in Yemen
