Yemen's Houthi group has threatened major strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities, warning employees and nearby residents to evacuate. The warning, issued on Monday afternoon, raises the risk of severe instability in global oil markets.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the Iran-backed group's military spokesman, posted a statement on his Telegram channel at 1.38pm UK time. It said: "The Yemeni Armed Forces warn all employees and citizens located near any oil facility belonging to Aramco to evacuate and stay away from it, as it is a legitimate target for our forces."
Escalating tensions with Riyadh
The statement marks the latest threat against Saudi Arabia's vital energy infrastructure as tensions between the Houthis and Riyadh continue to escalate. It follows a series of threats and attacks claimed by the group against Saudi airports, military sites and oil facilities in recent days.
No further details have been provided about the timing or scale of any potential strikes. The Houthis have not specified which facilities might be targeted, but the warning explicitly names all Aramco oil installations.
Impact on oil markets
The threat adds to growing concerns over supply disruptions in the region. Aramco is the world's largest oil exporter, and any attack on its facilities could have immediate consequences for global prices.
More updates are expected as the situation develops.
