Houthis say they struck Saudi oil sites and airports; Riyadh airport may reopen

· Security · Saudi Arabia · Yemen

Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi rebels said they launched attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday, while Yemen's Saudi-backed government said the group also fired three ballistic missiles at coast guard sites in the port city of Aden. The Houthis warned against using Riyadh's airport even as Saudi Arabia said its main airport was gearing up to reopen as early as Sunday after operations were disrupted by a spate of attacks. An attack on Riyadh's international airport on Oct 10 killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others. Clashes between the two sides have intensified.

Why it matters：Attacks on Saudi airports and oil infrastructure threaten global energy flows and civilian aviation, and could draw Riyadh deeper into the Yemen war.

Key points

  • Houthis claimed strikes on Saudi oil facilities and airports.
  • Yemen's government says three ballistic missiles hit Aden coast guard sites.
  • Riyadh's main airport may reopen as early as Sunday.

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