Houthi Attacks Hit Yemen's Mokha Port and Saudi Aramco Refinery in Jazan
Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the government-held Mokha port, killing at least seven civilians, and claimed a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan, where authorities confirmed a fire without casualties.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an assault on the government-controlled port of Mokha, resulting in at least seven deaths and 15 civilian injuries, according to initial reports. The attack targeted a key maritime facility on the Red Sea coast.
Separately, the Houthis claimed responsibility for a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco oil refinery in the Jazan region. Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry confirmed that a fire broke out at the facility but said there were no casualties. The incident comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
The Red Sea area has seen heightened activity from Houthi forces in recent months, raising concerns over shipping and energy infrastructure security.
Source: First Squawk