Saudi-led coalition attacked a Yemen fuel depot in Sanaa, prompting Houthis to vow retaliation against Saudi oil infrastructure. The strike, reported by Houthi media, follows a week of Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities. The conflict has escalated tensions in the Red Sea region, with both sides warning of further attacks.
The attack on the Yemen Petroleum Company's Sabah central station was confirmed by Houthi-run media, with explosions heard in Sanaa. Saudi officials investigated failures in air defense systems after a previous Houthi attack on Riyadh's airport. The Houthis warned of targeted strikes on Saudi oil facilities and airports in retaliation.
Yemen's civil war, which has claimed hundreds of lives, has seen renewed conflict after Houthi seizures of territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The region's strategic importance has heightened concerns over oil supply disruptions. Saudi Arabia seeks international support to counter Houthi missile and drone attacks, with Turkey and the U.S. expressing willingness to assist.
Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure have raised concerns about the safety of travel and energy flows through the Red Sea. The conflict is seen as a regional escalation with implications for global oil markets, as Houthi actions are linked to efforts to influence prices ahead of U.S. elections.