Yemeni Government Launches Major Offensive Against Houthis; Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Aramco Sites

Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the start of a major military operation on Sunday, October 4, 2026, aimed at retaking Houthi-controlled territory. In response, the Houthis claimed to have launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco sites in Riyadh and Khurais, alleging major fires, and stating these were in response to 50 Saudi-led air and missile strikes on Yemen in the preceding 12 hours.