Yemeni Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree declared that the group launched a ballistic missile and drone attack against Saudi energy giant Aramco facilities located in the capital Riyadh and the Khurais area, tg24.sky.it reported. The strikes allegedly caused fires, although the Saudi-led coalition dismissed the claims as misleading.
Houthi Strike Targets Riyadh and Khurais Energy Infrastructure
The ballistic missile and drone operation targeted infrastructure inside Saudi Arabia. Yahya Saree stated that the group launched missiles and drones against sites in Riyadh and the Khurais area. According to Investing, the Houthi actions came in response to approximately 60 air raids conducted by the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen over the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, ANSA reported that smoke and flames were observed rising from an Aramco facility on the outskirts of Riyadh, though official Saudi confirmation regarding the cause of a fire in an Aramco refinery remained absent.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed grief and condolences to the Christian community and Gaza, as well as the families of two victims, following the attack. Al-Masirah, a network close to the Houthis, reported that “enemy Saudi aircraft” carried out 26 raids on Sana’a, describing the event as a “Saudi aggression.” Two reporters in Sana’a reported hearing loud explosions and seeing warplanes launch missiles over the city. Saudi authorities and Aramco have not confirmed the cause of a fire that broke out Saturday at an Aramco refinery.
Yemeni Government Launches Military Campaign Against Houthi Strongholds
In parallel with the regional escalation, the internationally recognized Yemeni government announced a large-scale military offensive. Rashad al-Alimi, head of the Yemeni presidential council, declared the start of operations in a televised address to reclaim territories controlled by the Houthi movement since 2014 Investing.
Al-Alimi stated the offensive would continue until the country is freed from the “terrorist militia.” A military spokesperson later called for the Houthis to lay down their arms. The Houthis have controlled Sana’a and much of the populous northwest since 2014. The Saudi Press Agency reported that Riyadh is allocating an additional 224 million in support of the Yemeni government.
Tehran Conditions Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Iranian chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf addressed ongoing diplomatic channels, stating that Washington transmitted proposals through a mediator following Tehran’s seven-day roadmap for the Strait of Hormuz. Ghalibaf stated that Washington has advanced some proposals tg24.sky.it. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that the plan aims to end fighting, reopen Hormuz and resume negotiations for a definitive peace agreement tg24.sky.it.
Araghchi noted the plan’s conditions closely mirror a June memorandum that failed during the resumption of fighting in July.
US Administration Evaluates Conflict Strategy at Camp David
Senior members of the United States administration convened for a high-level, confidential meeting at Camp David to discuss the conflicts involving Iran and Yemen ANSA. According to ANSA, participants included Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine. While President Donald Trump campaigned in Alabama—reiterating that the war against Iran will conclude after the midterm elections and that Tehran will never acquire a nuclear weapon—the officials at Camp David deliberated on next steps amid reduced Gulf oil production running roughly 5 million barrels per day below pre-war levels Investing.
The meeting included Trump envoy Steve Witkoff. Three sources told Axios that the group “took decisions, or at least discussed the matter in depth.” Trump, who is preoccupied with the effect of the war on the upcoming elections, told supporters that gasoline prices will drop “as soon as” the conflict ends. He stated that the U.S. had to do the “dirty work against the bullies of the Middle East,” adding it should have been done years ago by other nations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Regional Escalation
What triggered the recent Houthi claims against Saudi Arabia?
The Houthi movement stated that their ballistic missile and drone strikes targeting Riyadh and Khurais were a retaliation for approximately 60 coalition air raids executed against Yemen over the last 24 hours Investing.
What are Iran’s core demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz?
Tehran proposed a seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz tg24.sky.it.
Who participated in the security meetings at Camp David?
Top national security officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, gathered at the presidential retreat to review military options ANSA.
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