Oil surges after Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 21:08 · Archive
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, pushing oil prices to one-week highs.
Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, with the attacks targeting Taif and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea. The Houthis claimed they aimed at 'a sensitive target' in Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities. Oil prices rose to one-week highs amid concerns over potential supply disruptions.
How it is being reported
- Saudi Arabia crude oil exports hit highest level since Iran war began despite pipeline outageSaudi exports are rising despite escalating attacks on its infrastructure from Iran-backed militants in Yemen and Iraq.CNBC · 25 Sept, 18:43
- Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilitiesBrent crude tops $106 a barrel after Iran-aligned rebel group claims to have successfully attacked Aramco facilities.Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 04:41
- Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week highThe Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said the missiles were aimed at Taif and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea, the main alternative route for Saudi oil Saudi Arabia says it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, with the latest attacks pushing oil prices to a one-week high over fears of spiralling supply disruptions. The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said the missiles were aimed at Taif in western Saudi Arabia and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea, with the Houthis claiming their attacks were aimed at “a sensitive target” in the capital Riyadh and on Saudi Aramco…Guardian World · 25 Sept, 03:54
- Oil jumps after Saudi thwarts missile attackOil jumps after Saudi thwarts missile attackThe Telegraph · 24 Sept, 18:01
In this story: Saudi Arabia · Yemen · Houthis · Iran · Taif · Yanbu · Saudi Aramco · Riyadh
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