Over 73 dead in Saudi Arabia after Iran launches massive attack against Saudi oil refineries and Saudi Arabian cities

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

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-led-coalition-yemen-says-73-injured-houthi-attacks-kingdom-2026-09-08/

Multiple Saudi cities and energy sites were targeted. Some operations were temporarily suspended.

Drone attacks already cut production at Yanbu refinery

https://saudipress.com/temporary-reduction-in-yasref-refinery-s-production-following-drone-attack-ministry

YASREF’s production was temporarily reduced after drone attacks, with Saudi Arabia saying inventories would cover the shortfall.

Brent pushes toward $100

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/why-isnt-oil-above-100-despite-supply-disruptions-2026-09-08/

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.