Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi oil facilities and cities, injuring over 70

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Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi oil facilities and cities, injuring over 70

⚡ Markets: Direct attack on major oil producer's infrastructure adds to supply disruption fears, contributing to the surge in crude prices. Bullish for oil and defense stocks.BrentWTIAramco

Iran-backed Houthi forces launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on four Saudi Arabian cities, hitting oil facilities and wounding 73 people. The attack marks a major escalation in the conflict and prompted vows of retaliation from Riyadh.

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RegionalThe Hindu — Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia wound 73: Riyadh-led coalition

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Non-West Ind.Middle East Eye — EU urges Houthis to 'end all attacks' after strikes on Saudi oil facilities

West MSMNYT World — Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War

West MSMEl País — Los hutíes atacan instalaciones petroleras de Arabia Saudí y disparan el precio del petróleo

West MSMEuronews — Saudi Arabia strikes back after Houthis hit oil sites in heaviest attack in years

West MSMNPR — Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people

West MSMBBC World — Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

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