Saudi city at the heart of Gulf energy logistics
Saudi air defences have intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched toward Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Makkah and other regions in fresh Houthi strikes. Falling debris has caused limited damage to an administrative Aramco building in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District; officials have reported no injuries.
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline remains shut after drone attacks, with authorities citing precautionary measures. Supplies are being rerouted to mitigate disruption, while markets price in potential longer-term supply risk as regional tensions escalate.
Oil prices have fallen after data showed Asia is set to import its highest monthly crude volume since the US–Iran war began, while traders continue to monitor UN‑level diplomacy and regional tensions. Brent has slipped near $102 a barrel and U.S. crude is trading in the low $90s as markets weigh rising Asian flows against Middle East risks.
Missiles and drones strike at Saudi airports and oil facilities amid the Yemen conflict; multiple countries respond with air-defense interventions and troop deployments. Brent oil tops $100 as the Red Sea shipping lanes face renewed threats.
Houthi strikes continue to target Saudi Arabia as high-level diplomacy among regional powers and Iran-backed groups shows a push for dialogue. The Saudi-led coalition says missiles and drones intercepted; Houthis claim a broad range of operations hitting several energy and military targets across the kingdom.