Yemen's Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Arabia's Aramco Facility
Yemen's Houthis announced they targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco amid escalating clashes following the collapse of the 2022 truce.
Yemen's Houthis announced that they launched drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Aramco facilities. This move occurred as part of rising regional tensions following the expiration of the 2022 truce.
Large-Scale Operation Announcement
Yemen's Houthis reported carrying out a new attack targeting Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure. A spokesperson for the Iran-backed group stated that this latest move was part of a large-scale operation.
Resurgence of Clashes
These attacks coincide with a period when clashes between Saudi Arabia and Yemen have intensified once again, following the expiration of the truce that came into effect in 2022 in October.
Strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The focal point of the tension between the parties is the control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea. Houthi forces and the Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government forces are fighting in this region.
Repercussions of Regional War
The new wave of attacks between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia occurred amid disruptions caused by US and Israel activities in the region. The Yemeni group aligns with Iran while maintaining its long-standing conflicts with Saudi Arabia.
War Ongoing Since 2014
The Houthis have been in conflict since the 2014 civil war with the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government. A UN-brokered truce in 2022 had temporarily frozen the clashes.