World · 8 September 2026
Houthi attacks injure 73 in Saudi Arabia, hitting oil sites
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On Tuesday, over 70 people were hurt and fires started at multiple oil installations and public services in Saudi Arabia's southern area. Iran-backed Houthis were responsible for the assaults on cities such as Abha, Jazan, Najran, and Khamis Mushait, according to the Saudi-led coalition engaged in conflict in Yemen. Operations at the affected oil facilities and utilities were temporarily stopped.
Reported by Associated Press · How we write briefs