Yemen's Houthi movement launched a fresh attack on Saudi Arabia's capital and struck the headquarters of the state oil company Aramco, according to CBS News, which reported the developments in live updates on Wednesday. The Hill, citing officials, also reported the strike on Aramco's headquarters.
The attacks mark a sharp escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia, a conflict CBS News described as a new front in the wider Middle East war. Reuters reported that the Houthis have vowed to carry out further attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities following the Aramco strike.
The renewed hostilities are creating a serious crisis for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Bloomberg reported, as the kingdom confronts a wave of assaults on its energy infrastructure and cities. The New York Times reported that a Saudi energy giant was hit as the war between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia intensified.
The escalation comes as President Trump is weighing what role, if any, the United States should play in the conflict, according to CBS News. No decision has been reported.
What to watch next: whether Washington announces a position on the fighting, and whether the Houthis follow through on their pledge to target more Saudi airports and oil sites.
