Arab Coalition Launches Military Operation to Neutralize Threats against Saudi Oil Facilities

A fire erupted in Jeddah from a Houthi attack on Friday. (AFP)
A fire erupted in Jeddah from a Houthi attack on Friday. (AFP)
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Arab Coalition Launches Military Operation to Neutralize Threats against Saudi Oil Facilities

A fire erupted in Jeddah from a Houthi attack on Friday. (AFP)
A fire erupted in Jeddah from a Houthi attack on Friday. (AFP)

The Saudi-led Arab coalition announced on Saturday the launch of a military operation to neutralize threats against oil facilities in the Kingdom and protect global energy sources.

It carried out air strikes against sources of threats in Yemen's Sanaa and Hodeidah, it added.

The operation was launched in wake of the Iran-backed Houthi militias' targeting of energy supplies in Saudi Arabia on Friday. The Houthis had fired 16 armed drones, ballistic missiles and projectiles that targeted Saudi vital installations and civilian areas.

The operation is aimed a "protecting the global energy sources from hostile attacks and securing supply chains," said the coalition.

"We have exercised the utmost restraint against the Houthi attacks on oil facilities," it stressed.

The coalition had declared that it would be carrying out the operation, urging people to avoid oil sites and facilities in Hodeidah.

"The Houthis must assume the responsibility of the hostile behavior," it added, saying the military operation was in its early stages and that it will continue until it achieves its objectives.



Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Push for Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Push for Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Monday in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi held with counterparts from several Arab countries, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, and the Secretary General of the Arab League.

During the session titled "Stability in the Middle East," Prince Faisal emphasized the importance of fostering multiple partnerships to address regional and international challenges.

In his statement, he highlighted the developments in Gaza and Lebanon, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities by urgently pushing for an immediate ceasefire, ensuring the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid, and advancing efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state through the two-state solution.

He underlined the need to de-escalate tensions in Lebanon while respecting its sovereignty. Prince Faisal also stressed the urgency for finding a permanent solution to the crisis in Sudan to alleviate human suffering.

The session was attended by Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Italy Faisal bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.