Saudi Arabia Vows Response After Houthi Attacks on Energy Facilities

Houthi forces launched drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabian cities, targeting energy facilities and causing fires that led to a temporary operational halt, according to Saudi Arabia's military and energy ministry. The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen stated it would respond to this "dangerous escalation."

The Houthi movement announced the attacks were in retaliation for recent Saudi strikes in areas they control. Saudi military officials described the assaults as confirmation of the Houthi militia's "hostile and irresponsible approach."

This escalation follows a breakdown in a four-year informal ceasefire, with the Houthis having previously announced a "maritime embargo" and initiated attacks on Saudi infrastructure.