Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for attacking sites in Saudi capital Riyadh using missiles and drones on Saturday. The group also targeted an Aramco facility in Yanbu. The attacks followed alerts from Saudi civil defence regarding potential aerial threats.

A fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport reportedly caught fire, with video showing black smoke and flames. Saudi authorities issued an all-clear Saturday morning. The Houthis framed the operation as retaliation for an attack in Sanaa.

The Iran-aligned group has escalated strikes since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July. The United Nations Security Council condemned the attacks, citing civilian injuries and energy infrastructure damage. Consultations continue with Qatari and Pakistani mediators as Iran seeks to re-engage in stalled negotiations with the United States.