Saudi Arabia · ENERGY
Key Facts
—The attack: Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed a drone and missile strike on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan on 9 August 2026, and said it had also claimed earlier strikes on Yanbu.
—The damage: Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry confirmed a fire at the Jazan refinery was extinguished and no injuries were reported.
—Hormuz disruption: The Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade, remained effectively shut or severely disrupted.
