HOUTHIS CLAIM ATTACKS ON SAUDI OIL TARGETS , AIRPORTS ; DEBRIS FALLS IN MECCA , MEDINA AS TENSIONS ESCALATE IN GULF

What happened: Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities, airports and military sites, including an Aramco facility in Yanbu and the Rabigh refinery. Saudi Arabia reported missile debris in Mecca and Medina after interceptions. Key numbers: Houthis allege Saudi strikes in Yemen killed 17 people. Yemen's government says three ballistic missiles hit coast guard sites in Aden. Truce agreed in 2022. Why it matters: The escalation undermined the UN-brokered 2022 truce and raised concerns about the security of Saudi energy infrastructure, airports and commercial aviation.

Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities, airports and military sites, including an Aramco facility in Yanbu and the Rabigh refinery. Saudi Arabia reported missile debris in Mecca and Medina after interceptions.

The escalation undermined the UN-brokered 2022 truce and raised concerns about the security of Saudi energy infrastructure, airports and commercial aviation.