Yemen's Houthi Rebels Launch Missile Strikes Against Saudi Arabia Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched missile and drone strikes against Saudi Arabia, claiming retaliation for recent airstrikes on Hodeida. The military spokesperson for the Houthis announced attacks on Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Jizan. This development follows Saudi air raids on Hodeida and Kamaran Island, both controlled by the Houthis. As tensions rise, Saudi Arabia has yet to respond officially, although alerts were issued in the targeted regions. Discover more about this unfolding situation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 25, 2026, 18:54 IST

Escalation of Tensions in Yemen

Cairo: The Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced that they launched missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, a move they claim is retaliation for recent Saudi airstrikes on the vital Red Sea port city of Hodeida.

Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson for the Iranian-aligned Houthis, stated in a recorded message that their forces struck facilities belonging to Aramco, the largest oil company globally, located in the Red Sea cities of Yanbu and Jizan.

These Houthi strikes were reportedly a direct response to Saudi air raids that occurred early Saturday, targeting Hodeida and Kamaran Island, both of which are under Houthi control.

As of now, there has been no official response from Saudi authorities. However, the Kingdom's civil defense reported that multiple alerts were triggered early Saturday in both Yanbu and Jizan.