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Houthi Drone Hits Jazan Refinery, Halts Exports; Aramco Profit Surges

8/10/2026

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Houthis Attack

Aug 9 2026, Houthi rebels struck Saudi Jazan refinery with a drone.
Saudi Energy Ministry reported the fire was extinguished with no injuries after Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarei said the raid retaliated against incursions in Hajjah and Saada.
The Houthis hit Yemen’s Mocha port, killing seven and damaging warehouses, storage tanks and a solar plant, prompting council head Rashad al-Alimi to urge United States and international community to address the root causes.

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Jazan Halts Exports

Jazan refinery halted all exports after the July 27 drone strike, recording zero shipments in August.
The strike damaged the integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) complex and a tank farm, according to IIR.
Aramco’s Q2 2026 adjusted profit rose above $33 billion, about one-third higher YoY despite a 25 % output drop.
GDP fell about 5 % YoY in Q2, underscoring a split between Aramco’s earnings and the broader economy.

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Houthis Attack

Aug 9 2026, Houthi rebels struck Saudi Jazan refinery with a drone.
Saudi Energy Ministry reported the fire was extinguished with no injuries after Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarei said the raid retaliated against incursions in Hajjah and Saada.
The Houthis hit Yemen’s Mocha port, killing seven and damaging warehouses, storage tanks and a solar plant, prompting council head Rashad al-Alimi to urge United States and international community to address the root causes.

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