**Title: Saudi Arabia Confirms Fire Extinguished at Aramco Facility in Jizan**
**Date: August 9, 2026**
A fire that erupted at a facility owned by Saudi Arabia's state oil company, Aramco, has been successfully extinguished, according to a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Energy. The incident occurred early on Sunday in the coastal city of Jizan, located along the Red Sea.
The ministry reported that no casualties were associated with the blaze, and authorities are currently conducting necessary procedures to address the incident. However, the cause of the fire has not been disclosed.
The Houthi armed group, which is backed by Iran and operates out of Yemen, has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Aramco facility. A military spokesperson for the Houthis, Yahya Saree, stated on social media platform X that the group executed a precise drone strike on the refinery in Jizan. This action was reportedly in retaliation for what the Houthis described as Saudi Arabia's violations of Yemeni airspace.
While the Houthis have made similar claims in the past regarding attacks on Aramco facilities, there has been no immediate response from Saudi officials regarding this latest assertion. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been contacted for further comment.
In recent weeks, the Houthis have intensified their claims of targeting Saudi oil installations, including previous assertions of attacks on facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, which is a key export gateway for the country.
Amin Nasser, the CEO of Aramco, indicated last week that the recent assaults on the company's infrastructure had resulted in some production interruptions. However, he expressed confidence that operations could be restored swiftly and noted that the attacks had not caused significant operational or financial repercussions for the company.
The ongoing attacks have raised concerns about the stability of a truce established in 2022 between the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognized government, which is supported by Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have maintained control over the capital, Sanaa, since 2014 and have recently threatened shipping routes in the Red Sea, including a blockade on Saudi Arabia.
In addition to the tensions with the Houthis, Saudi authorities have also attributed attacks on its oil facilities to Iran-aligned groups based in Iraq. The increasing regional tensions have prompted Saudi Arabia to seek security partnerships, as evidenced by a recent defense pact signed with Turkiye and Pakistan.
As the situation develops, the Saudi government continues to monitor and respond to threats against its oil infrastructure, which is critical to the nation's economy and global energy markets.