Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu

September 25, 2026 at 12:29 AM1 min

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Yemen's Houthi movement said it targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu in retaliation for Saudi air strikes. Military spokesman Yahya Sarea claimed the attacks were successful. Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claims.

Key Facts

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea announced the attacks on his X account.
The Houthis said they targeted sensitive points in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
Sarea claimed the attacks were carried out in retaliation for 1,018 Saudi air strikes from Khamis Mushait and Taif bases.
Saudi Arabia has not issued a statement on the Houthi claims.

Houthi Claims

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea announced the attacks on his X account. He said the Houthis targeted sensitive points in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Sarea claimed the attacks were successful. The announcement was made in response to Saudi air strikes and missile launches from Najran and Jazan.

Saudi Response

Saudi Arabia has not commented on the Houthi claims. The Houthis said the attacks were retaliation for 1,018 Saudi air strikes from Khamis Mushait and Taif bases. The air strikes were carried out by F-15 and Typhoon aircraft, according to the Houthi spokesman.