A wave of attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia has wounded 73 people, Saudi authorities say. https://t.co/4tOOzZ0cVD
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 8, 2026
>Yemeni platform: Heavy Yemeni missile strikes and swarms of drones are being launched continuously towards Saudi territory.
>Yemeni platform: Explosions have been heard again in several cities in southern Saudi Arabia following the Yemeni attack. pic.twitter.com/tr3nQGFUaq— barry with the NED (@bonzerbarry) September 7, 2026
Houthis hit Saudi energy infrastructure and wound 73
Multiple Saudi cities and energy sites were targeted. Some operations were temporarily suspended.
Drone attacks already cut production at Yanbu refinery
YASREF’s production was temporarily reduced after drone attacks, with Saudi Arabia saying inventories would cover the shortfall.
Brent pushes toward $100
Reuters says physical oil markets are already tight even though Brent has remained below $100. Alternative export routes and weaker demand are helping offset some of the disruption.