Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Saudi Aramco Oil Refinery in Jazan

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Sunday, August 9, 2026, an attack on an Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, stating that a drone strike was precise. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy reported a fire at the facility, adding that no injuries had been reported and the flames had been extinguished. This incident highlights ongoing regional proxy activity and its impact on energy security.