Saudi Arabia blames Houthi attacks for Aramco fire, four wounded in Riyadh

Saudi officials said Wednesday that Houthi militants were responsible for an incident at a Saudi Aramco installation that resulted in a fire, marking the latest in a series of cross-border strikes from Yemen. The attack occurred in the Riyadh area, with four individuals sustaining injuries in the incident, according to Saudi statements.

The Houthis, who control much of Yemen's northern territory, have repeatedly targeted Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and civilian areas as the regional conflict has intensified. The group has used drones and missiles in previous attacks on Saudi facilities, part of an ongoing campaign against the kingdom.

Saudi Aramco, one of the world's largest oil producers, has been a frequent target of such assaults. The company has implemented additional security measures at its facilities, though attacks continue to pose operational challenges and security concerns.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Yemen's seven-year civil war. International mediators have sought to broker peace agreements to end the conflict that has caused widespread humanitarian suffering and regional instability.