Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit

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   Houthis Vow Further Saudi Strikes After Hitting Aramco Headquarters

   Yemen's Houthis have pledged to continue attacks on Saudi Arabian airports and oil facilities following a missile strike on the Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran. The attack caused extensive damage to a building at the headquarters, according to reports. Houthi militants claim these locations are legitimate targets. In response to the escalating violence, Saudi Arabia is allowing executives to attend the Davos in the Desert event remotely. The strike has contributed to rising oil prices and prompted warnings from former U.S. energy officials regarding further deterioration.

   Why it matters

   The conflict involves ongoing clashes between Saudi-led forces and Houthi militants. This escalation targets the core of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, which is critical to global oil markets. The timing coincides with U.S. deliberations over its role in the region.

   What is confirmed

   • A Houthi missile hit the Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran.
   • The strike caused extensive damage to a building at the Aramco headquarters.
   • Houthis vowed to continue attacking Saudi airports and oil facilities.
   • Saudi Arabia will allow executives to attend Davos in the Desert remotely.
   • Oil prices are increasing following the attacks.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Saudi-led forces intercepted a missile during the attacks.
   • Donald Trump is mulling the U.S. role in a new front of the Mideast war.

   What to watch next

   • U.S. government decisions on military or diplomatic intervention in the region
   • Reports of successful Houthi strikes on Saudi airports
   • Official Saudi military response to the Aramco headquarters hit
   Sources used for this update (16)

   1. The New York Times — Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Trade Threats Targeting Oil Facilities
   2. dw.com — Houthis launch fresh wave of missiles across Saudi Arabia
   3. Bloomberg.com — Aramco Headquarters Hit as Houthis Widen Attacks on Saudi Arabia
   4. WSJ — Houthi Strike Hits Building at Saudi Aramco Headquarters
   5. Reuters — Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit
   6. CBS News — Live Updates: Houthis launch new attack on Saudi capital as Trump mulls U.S. role in Mideast war's new front
   7. Quartz — Houthi missile hits Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran
   8. Yahoo — Aramco's Headquarters Were Hit as Clashes With Houthis Escalate. Oil Prices are Edging up Again.
   9. Yahoo — Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks
   10. MS NOW — ‘Things are about to get worse,’ ex-U.S. energy official warns after attack on Saudi oil giant
   11. www.jpost.com — Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit
   12. economictimes.indiatimes.com — Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit
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