Houthis say they targeted Saudi defense ministry as coalition reports intercepting drones and missile
The Houthi group (Ansar Allah) said it targeted the Saudi Defense Ministry, while the coalition said it intercepted drones and a ballistic missile. Reuters, citing sources, reported that Aramco ordered the evacuation of its headquarters in Dhahran. Four people were killed in two incidents targeting Dammam airport and the Shaybah oil field, as diplomatic efforts continue to contain the escalation.
Why it matters
The incidents affect key energy and aviation facilities in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, raising concerns over supply security and air travel. The evacuation of Aramco's headquarters adds to fears of a wider confrontation unless diplomatic efforts contain it.
Background
Ansar Allah is an armed Yemeni group also known as the Houthis. Aramco is Saudi Arabia's national oil company, headquartered in Dhahran in the Eastern Province. The report comes amid escalating confrontations between the two sides, as described in the source material.
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- Saudi Arabia reports one injured as debris from intercepted ballistic missile hits Asir
- Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed 3 Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait
- Saudi forces intercept Houthi missile aimed at Khamis Mushait as group claims strikes
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missile
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi attacks; 4 hurt in Riyadh
- Houthis claim hit on Saudi warplane over Saada as missile aimed at Riyadh is intercepted
- Houthi missile attack on presidential palace in Aden leaves at least 4 dead
- Houthi attack on Aden's Maashiq palace leaves casualties as Riyadh accuses Tehran
- Saudi-led coalition reports intercepting drones and missiles as Tehran denies role
- Yemen says two Houthi missiles landed near passenger plane at Aden airport
- Russian embassy advises citizens to postpone travel to Saudi Arabia amid escalation with Houthis
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles
- Two Saudi pilots killed in helicopter crash near Yemen border
- Houthi attack on security camp in Yemen's Shabwa leaves dozens dead or wounded
- Houthis say they targeted Saudi defense ministry as coalition reports intercepting drones and missile
- UAE condemns Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport that killed two
- Saudi-led coalition says it downed 4 drones over Riyadh and Medina as Houthis claim attacks
- Houthis renew threat to Riyadh airport as flights set to resume Sunday
- Saudi Arabia says debris from intercepted Houthi missiles fell in Mecca and Medina regions
- Houthis say they targeted Riyadh airport as coalition reports intercepting 10 missiles
- Two injured in southern Saudi Arabia by debris from intercepted ballistic missiles
- Houthi missile hits Aden airport before group urges evacuation
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