World · Bangladesh Bureau
Houthi militants claim Aramco strike, threaten escalated campaign
Yemen's Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for targeting Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco, signalling intent to intensify attacks against the kingdom's energy infrastructure.
LSN Bangladesh ·
The Iran-aligned Houthi group announced it had struck facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company by market value, in what represents a continuation of cross-border military operations against the Gulf state.
Houthi military spokesman said the group would persist with such operations, framing them as a response to Saudi-led coalition military activities in Yemen. The announcement comes amid ongoing regional tensions and the group's repeated vows to target Saudi economic and strategic assets.
Aramco, which is critical to Saudi Arabia's economy and global energy supplies, has previously faced attacks from the Houthis during the Yemen conflict. The group has deployed drones and missiles in previous operations, causing disruptions to oil production and global markets.
The development underscores the volatile security situation affecting the Arabian Peninsula, with Houthi military capabilities continuing to pose challenges to regional stability. Saudi Arabia has not yet issued a formal statement on the latest claim.
The broader Yemen conflict, which began in 2015 following a Houthi takeover of the capital Sana'a, has resulted in widespread humanitarian crisis and drawn international military involvement.