Saudi Arabia has conducted a series of airstrikes targeting oil facilities on the outskirts of Sanaa, the capital of Yemen currently held by Houthi rebels. The strikes resulted in a significant fire at the site, with footage circulating on social media showing plumes of smoke rising from the area. These military operations follow a period of heightened tensions, as the Houthi movement has intensified its rhetoric and operational threats against Saudi interests.

In response to the strikes and the ongoing conflict, the Houthi group has publicly called for the evacuation of Riyadh’s international airport and various Saudi Aramco facilities. The group claims these locations are now potential targets for retaliatory drone and missile attacks. While the Saudi-led coalition maintains that the strikes are a necessary response to secure their borders and infrastructure, the Houthi leadership frames the escalation as a direct consequence of the coalition's continued military presence in Yemen. The situation remains volatile, with both sides signaling a willingness to continue targeting critical infrastructure, raising concerns about the potential for further disruption to regional energy supplies and civilian safety.