Iran-aligned Houthis claim they attacked oil refinery in Saudi Arabia
Drone strike comes after Riyadh signs defence pact and Tehran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz
TL;DR
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery.
- The attack occurred shortly after Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a defense pact.
- Iran has issued tough demands, including an end to US threats and sanctions, for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The UAE reported one of its ships was targeted by an Iranian missile.
- The Saudi energy ministry confirmed a fire at the refinery but stated it was extinguished with no injuries.
- The Houthi military spokesperson stated the drone targeted the refinery in Jazan.
- Iran and allied groups have been striking Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states since February 28.
- The new defense pact aims to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression.
- The Turkish foreign minister stated the alliance is not directed against any specific country.