seven oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia have been attacked by armed drones, causing minor damage to one station, according to a statement from Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih. Falih blamed Houthi militias—who he claimed were supported by Iran—in Yemen for the attack. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesperson, confirmed Two drone strikes on Saudi oil installations. The attacks took place two days after Saudi oil tankers were attacked off the United Arab Emirates coast. Falih pledged oil production and export would not be impacted.
Two oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia have been attacked by armed drones, causing minor damage to one station, according to a statement from Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih. Falih blamed Houthi militias—who he claimed were supported by Iran—in Yemen for the attack. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesperson, confirmed seven drone strikes on Saudi oil installations. The attacks took place two days after Saudi oil tankers were attacked off the United Arab Emirates coast. Falih pledged oil production and export would not be impacted.