The administrative building belonging to the state-owned Aramco Oil Company in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, was attacked, resulting in a limited fire. The Saudi Ministry of Energy stated in a statement that this incident occurred amid rising tensions between Houthi forces from Yemen and the Saudi kingdom.
Details of the Incident
Saudi officials responded immediately after the incident on Tuesday and took necessary measures. According to the Ministry of Energy, no injuries or fatalities were reported in this attack. An informed source from Aramco stated that a ballistic missile struck the Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, damaging the top three floors of the building.
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Impact of Houthi Attacks
In recent weeks, Houthi forces have fired missiles and drones at key locations in Saudi Arabia. These attacks are seen as retaliation for the Saudi kingdom's support of Yemeni government forces in the country's civil war. In this context, Riyadh International Airport has also been subjected to four attacks, one of which resulted in the deaths of 13 people on Saturday.
The recent attacks on Riyadh have been the deadliest missile strikes in a decade in Saudi Arabia and have disrupted flights across the country. Following these attacks, Saudi officials from Riyadh Airport and other areas in the country reported that several missiles and drones were identified and destroyed while in flight.
Political and Military Consequences
The Saudi government is seeking broader support from its allies to counter Houthi attacks and prevent such threats. Meanwhile, Washington, which has always supported the Saudis, has so far refrained from direct involvement in the war against the Houthis. This comes as regional tensions have escalated due to the broader conflict between the United States and Iran.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that it is ready to mediate between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. This statement comes as Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities have raised global security and economic concerns.
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