Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Facilities
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for attacking two Saudi oil facilities using missiles and drones.
They targeted places in Jizan and Yanbu because Saudi Arabia has been bombing areas in Yemen controlled by the Houthis.
The Saudi government is very upset and might do something back.
Later, the Houthis also shot down a Saudi drone in Yemen.
This could make things more tense in the area and might lead to more fighting.
Houthis claim attacks on Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
Saudi government condemns the attacks as unlawful and destabilizing.
Houthis justify attacks as retaliation for Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen.
Houthis shoot down a Saudi drone over northwest Yemen.
Potential for further escalation in the region.
- Who
- Houthi rebels
- What
- Military strikes on Saudi oil facilities and downing of a Saudi drone
- When
- Saturday, July 25
- Where
- Jizan and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia; northwest Yemen
- Why
- Retaliation for Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen
Houthi Rebels
Saudi Government
Legitimacy of Targets
Houthi Rebels
The Houthis claim the attacks were justified as retaliation for Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen.
Saudi Government
The Saudi government condemns the attacks as unlawful and destabilizing acts of aggression.
- Date
- Saturday, July 25
- Targets
- Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu
- Weapons Used
- Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones
- Claimed by
- Yemeni Armed Forces (Houthis)
- Saudi Response
- Condemnation and potential retaliation
- Additional Attack
- Shot down a Saudi drone over northwest Yemen
