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Houthi Missile, Drone Strikes Hit Saudi Oil, Crude Tops $100

7/26/2026

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Houthi Missile Attack

Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Saudi oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
The strikes heightened civilian safety fears and deepened Yemen’s already severe humanitarian crisis across the region.
Houthi Foreign Ministry warned the attack could trigger further escalation in the Yemeni conflict.
Saudi civil defence issued alerts, urging residents to stay away from windows and seek shelter.

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Houthis Target Oil

Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Saudi oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran would face major military punishment if the Iranian-backed Houthis attacked again.
Yemeni mother Faiza described hearing three loud explosions, likening the sound to thunder.
U.S. Central Command conducted the 12th night of airstrikes on Iran, aiming to curb threats.

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Houthis Strike Oil

Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
According to the Houthis, the strikes were retaliation for recent Saudi airstrikes on Hodeidah, a claim the Saudi-led coalition denied.
The Saudi-led coalition said airstrikes hit Houthi sites in Hodeidah and Kamaran Island, threatening vessels.
Brent crude futures rose above $100 a barrel after attacks, sharpest increase since May 2026.

Blindspot

Brent crude futures rose above $100 a barrel after the attacks, marking the sharpest price increase since May 2026.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning and Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

The 14 September 2019 Houthi drone strike on Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq and Khurais plants cut roughly 5.7 million barrels per day—about 5 % of world output—and sparked U.S. airstrikes and a price surge. The July 2026 missile and drone barrage on Jizan and Yanbu repeats that pattern, prompting the United Kingdom and China to review oil-supply resilience.

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Houthi Missile Attack

Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Saudi oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
The strikes heightened civilian safety fears and deepened Yemen’s already severe humanitarian crisis across the region.
Houthi Foreign Ministry warned the attack could trigger further escalation in the Yemeni conflict.
Saudi civil defence issued alerts, urging residents to stay away from windows and seek shelter.

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