Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Wound Dozens, Hit Oil Sites

In early September 2026, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched one of their largest attacks on Saudi Arabia, striking airports, a military base, and energy infrastructure, including Aramco oil facilities. Officials said more than 70 people were wounded, and the attacks disrupted energy operations, causing oil prices to rise. The Houthis confirmed the strikes and vowed to continue targeting sites deep inside the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia vowed a response to the escalation, which marks a major widening of the Yemen conflict. Video footage showed Houthi attacks on Saudi weapons trucks, and Riyadh signaled it would retaliate, raising fears of further regional instability.