On Tuesday, the Houthis launched several missiles deep into Saudi Arabia, targeting the pumping stations located in the country's East-West pipeline. This new attack comes as Saudi officials have yet to officially comment on the assaults, and public assessments of potential damages have not been released. However, reports of missile alerts within Saudi Arabia have been heard.
Details of the Attacks and Targeted Facilities
Yahya Saree, the military spokesman for the Houthis, announced that the group has once again targeted King Khalid International Airport and several pumping stations in the East-West pipeline. Attacks have also been directed at Aramco facilities in Abqaiq and the financial district of Riyadh. Saree also mentioned targeting gatherings of Saudi forces under the command of Saudi officer Badr Al-Harbi in the Al-Madhrah and Ras Al-Arah areas, claiming that these attacks resulted in casualties among Saudi forces.
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Economic and Political Consequences
These attacks have clearly negatively impacted the Saudi economy and have created challenges at a sensitive time when Gulf countries are striving to present themselves as stable and suitable investment locations. The Houthi spokesman has warned investors and companies to refrain from continuing investments in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, major international events scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in September, October, and November have been canceled or postponed due to ongoing threats from Houthi airstrikes.
According to estimates, the wartime situation related to Iran and Yemen could cost Saudi Arabia billions of dollars, and attacks on Aramco facilities are just a part of these damages. Additionally, the Houthis have blocked all vessels associated with Saudi Arabia and Israel off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, and the situation shows no signs of improvement.
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