Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say

Key Points:

• Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a missile strike on the Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, damaging the top three floors and targeting high-profile officials, though no casualties were reported.
• The Saudi-led coalition intercepted multiple Houthi drones and missiles targeting Riyadh, Dhahran, and other key cities, amid escalating attacks on airports, military sites, and oil infrastructure.
• The Houthis framed the strikes as retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen, where intense fighting has caused a surge in casualties and humanitarian challenges, including fuel and food shortages in cities like Taiz.
• Diplomatic efforts involving Oman, Russia, and China are underway to negotiate a ceasefire, with the Houthis expressing willingness for a comprehensive end to the war and blockade.
• Saudi Arabia faces difficulties defending against the sustained missile and drone attacks, reportedly running low on interceptors, while the conflict marks a renewed phase of Yemen’s civil war with ongoing detentions of UN workers by Houthi forces.