Houthi missile strikes Saudi Aramco headquarters complex in Dhahran

A Houthi missile struck the Aramco headquarters complex in Dhahran on Tuesday, according to the Saudi energy ministry, which described the resulting damage as a "limited fire" at the site. The attack marked an escalation in cross-border strikes between the Iran-backed Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia's U.S.-backed coalition forces.

The missile strike came hours after the Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes targeting a fuel depot in Yemen, part of an ongoing campaign against Houthi military capabilities. The group has repeatedly launched attacks on Saudi infrastructure in recent years, including previous missile and drone strikes on oil facilities and civilian targets.

The Aramco complex in Dhahran remains a strategically significant target, given the oil company's role as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia's economy. The Saudi energy ministry did not immediately provide details on the extent of structural damage or whether there were any casualties from the attack.

The exchange underscores the persistent military tension between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, a conflict that has drawn in regional and international powers since 2015. Both sides have faced international scrutiny over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing hostilities in Yemen.