Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Defense Ministry; Aramco Evacuates Headquarters

Key Facts

1The Houthis claimed to have carried out a strike targeting the Saudi Defense Ministry in Riyadh.

2Saudi Aramco ordered a full evacuation of its Dhahran headquarters, directing staff to work remotely.

3The group claimed that four operations were carried out over the past 48 hours.

The Houthis claimed to have carried out a military strike targeting the Saudi Defense Ministry headquarters in Riyadh, Reuters reported. According to the same source, Saudi Aramco has ordered a full evacuation of its primary headquarters in Dhahran, directing all staff to transition to remote work. The group further claimed that four military operations were conducted over the past 48 hours, according to House of Saud.

These developments represent an escalation in military operations targeting strategic and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The heightened geopolitical risks pose significant threats to global energy supply security.