Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco headquarters

Houthis: The Houthis are an Iran-backed Yemeni rebel movement that controls parts of northern Yemen and has been involved in prolonged regional hostilities. The group frequently employs missile and drone capabilities against targets in neighboring countries. In the current incident, Houthi forces conducted attacks across Saudi Arabia that struck the Aramco headquarters. Saudi Aramco: Saudi Aramco is Saudi Arabia's state-owned national oil company responsible for the exploration, production, and distribution of petroleum and natural gas resources. It maintains major facilities and headquarters within the kingdom as a cornerstone of the national economy. The company’s headquarters was directly targeted in the reported Houthi missile and drone strikes. Conflict Dynamics: Iran-backed Houthi forces have expanded their strike operations to include direct targeting of major Saudi energy infrastructure. Regional Security: The attacks highlight ongoing cross-border threats to critical oil facilities in Saudi Arabia amid the Yemen-related conflict.