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Why target oil sites?

Oil facilities are vital infrastructure for Saudi Arabia, a major global oil producer. Attacking them, as the Houthis did in this story, can disrupt oil supplies, cause economic damage, and create international pressure. It's a way for the Houthis to exert influence and retaliate against the Saudi-led coalition involved in the Yemeni conflict.

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