Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - A wave of Houthi missile and drone attacks has struck southern Saudi Arabia, setting fires at oil facilities and other infrastructure while leaving 73 people wounded, according to Saudi authorities.
The attacks hit the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran, with several energy facilities temporarily halting operations as emergency teams worked to contain the fires and assess the damage.
The Houthis said they targeted facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco in Abha, Najran and Jizan, as well as a military air base.
The strikes come as regional tensions continue to intensify, putting fresh pressure on energy markets and raising concerns about the security of Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure. Brent crude climbed toward $100 a barrel following the attacks, reflecting fears that further escalation could threaten global supplies.
Saudi authorities have described the attacks as a dangerous escalation and vowed to take measures to protect energy facilities, workers and operations. The renewed fighting also threatens a key alternative route for Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, particularly as disruptions elsewhere have already strained global energy flows.
With the Houthis continuing to target Saudi-linked infrastructure and shipping, the latest strikes could become a major test of regional security and global oil stability.
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