ATHENS: Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday (July 25, 2026), according to reports. The attacks targeted facilities in the ports, but no immediate casualties or major damage were confirmed.
Meanwhile, the United States did not launch air strikes on Iran for the first night in two weeks, marking a potential shift in the ongoing conflict. The US had previously conducted strikes on Iranian targets in response to Houthi attacks, which are seen as part of Iran's proxy warfare in the region.
The Houthi group, which controls large parts of Yemen, has frequently targeted Saudi Arabia with drones and missiles during the Yemeni civil war. The latest attack comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran over nuclear negotiations and regional influence.
No official statements from the US or Saudi governments were immediately available regarding the attacks or the pause in strikes. The situation remains fluid, with international observers calling for de-escalation.
