Houthi militants, aligned with Iran, launched missile attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, targeting Aramco's installations.The strikes, confirmed by Reuters, caused smoke plumes and potential damage to storage sites.Saudi-backed forces retaliated with air strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen, expanding the conflict to a second front.The attacks disrupted global energy supplies, pushing Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel.

Yemeni officials reported Saudi strikes on Houthi missile sites in Marib and Al-Jawf, while Houthi leaders warned of continued targeting of Saudi oil infrastructure.The conflict, now involving regional allies, has strained a fragile ceasefire and raised fears of further economic and humanitarian impacts.Saudi Arabia vowed to protect its interests, while Houthi-run media claimed Saudi strikes targeted telecommunications facilities.The operation of Hodeidah Port remains critical for aid shipments to Yemen, adding to international concerns over the crisis.