Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for an attack on an Aramco oil facility in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The strike, which targeted the outskirts of Riyadh, is presented by the Houthis as retaliation for Saudi attacks on rebel positions in Yemen. Images have emerged showing a fire erupting above the targeted facility. This attack escalates tensions in the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni government. The Houthis have frequently launched attacks into Saudi Arabia, often targeting oil infrastructure. The extent of the damage to the Aramco facility in Riyadh is currently unclear, and Saudi authorities have yet to officially comment on the incident. This incident highlights the persistent instability in the region and the potential for further escalation.

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