Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery with missile
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement claims to have targeted Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery, the Ras Tanura facility, with a ballistic missile. The reported strike on the complex, which also contains a shipping terminal located on the Gulf west of the Strait of Hormuz, caused a fire according to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree. The incident is part of a broader wave of cross-border aerial attacks involving Houthi claims of strikes on multiple Saudi oil sites and airports, alongside separate reports of intercepted ballistic missiles and explosions over Riyadh.
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- ✓ Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis stated they hit Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery with a ballistic missile.
- ✓ Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree reported that the strike caused a fire at the complex.
- ✓ The Saudi-led coalition reported downing incoming Houthi missiles and drones.
- ✓ Riyadh experienced explosions as authorities said incoming ballistic missiles were intercepted.
What changed
The Houthi movement expanded its targeting to claim strikes on Saudi Arabia's primary oil refinery and terminal facilities.
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Yemen Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Saudi Ras Tanura Oil Refinery
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement claims to have targeted Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery, the Ras Tanura facility, with a ballistic missile. The reported strike on the complex, which also contains a shipping terminal located on the Gulf west of the Strait of Hormuz, caused a fire according to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree. The incident is part of a broader wave of cross-border aerial attacks involving Houthi claims of strikes on multiple Saudi oil sites and airports, alongside separate reports of intercepted ballistic missiles and explosions over Riyadh.
Why it matters
The escalation follows weeks of persistent Houthi aerial attacks that forced severe disruptions, including major flight cancellations at Riyadh airport. Saudi authorities have previously reported intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and drones aimed at the kingdom. These intensifying hostilities continue despite recent diplomatic talks between Iran and regional pact countries held in Tehran.
What is confirmed
- Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis stated they hit Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery with a ballistic missile.
- Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree reported that the strike caused a fire at the complex.
- The Saudi-led coalition reported downing incoming Houthi missiles and drones.
- Riyadh experienced explosions as authorities said incoming ballistic missiles were intercepted.
Still unconfirmed
- Houthi forces claimed a total of six attacks on Saudi airports and oil sites.
What to watch next
- Official Saudi confirmation or denial of damage at the Ras Tanura refinery
- Assessment of operational status at the Ras Tanura shipping terminal
- Further coalition interception reports regarding inbound ballistic missiles
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