Key facts
- Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen targeting Yanbu oil refineries.
- Saudi strikes hit Houthi military sites in Yemen's Hodeidah province, including telecommunications facilities.
- Two people were injured in the Saudi strikes on Hodeidah and Kamaran island, according to Houthi media.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Jizan.
- The escalation threatens global shipping through the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen targeting Yanbu oil refineries, following Saudi airstrikes on the strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida. The Houthis, who claimed responsibility for the missile attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, stated their actions were in retaliation for the strikes on Yemen.
Earlier, Houthi media reported that Saudi strikes hit telecommunications facilities and Kamaran island in Hodeidah, injuring two people. The Saudi-led coalition stated it struck legitimate military targets in Hodeidah province linked to threats against commercial vessels in the Red Sea. This escalation further threatens global shipping through the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which handles a significant portion of world trade.
Iran’s foreign minister called for diplomacy to resolve the Yemen conflict. Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the Middle East following recent escalations involving the U.S. and Iran, though no new strikes were reported overnight in Iran.