Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile attack as oil prices rise

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 04:24 · Archive

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis, pushing oil prices to a one-week high.

Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, according to the Saudi-led coalition. The missiles were aimed at Taif in western Saudi Arabia and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea, though the Houthis claimed they targeted a sensitive location in Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities. The attack pushed oil prices to a one-week high amid concerns about potential supply disruptions.

How it is being reported

• Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilitiesAl Jazeera · 25 Sept, 04:41
• Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week highGuardian World · 25 Sept, 03:54
• Oil jumps after Saudi thwarts missile attackThe Telegraph · 24 Sept, 18:01

In this story: Saudi Arabia · Yemen · Houthis · Iran · Taif · Yanbu · Red Sea · Saudi Aramco

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