Houthis target Aramco refinery, Saudi capital airport as Mecca defence pact activated

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Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone strikes against Saudi infrastructure, including an Aramco refinery and airports. Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have stepped up their campaign on the Red Sea coast, while Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reportedly activated a defense pact for a collective response.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's infrastructure. The reported strikes included key sites such as airports and an Aramco refinery. In response, Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have intensified their offensive against the Houthis along the Red Sea coast. The conflict has prompted Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye to activate their defense pact for collective response.