Houthis Claim Attack on Aden Naval Base and Saudi Oil Sites

The Houthis, a rebel group based in Yemen, announced they carried out a military strike on a naval base and military camp in Aden, according to Middle East Eye. The attack was reported on October 24, 2026, and described as a significant strike against Saudi-aligned forces in the region. Separately, The Straits Times reported that the Houthis also claimed responsibility for strikes on Saudi oil sites, which are critical infrastructure for the kingdom's energy sector. The two outlets provided slightly different details, with Middle East Eye focusing on the Aden naval base and military camp, while The Straits Times highlighted the Saudi oil sites. Both sources confirmed the Houthis' claims, though they did not provide further details on the scale or casualties of the attacks. The timing of the reports—Middle East Eye at 15:05 and The Straits Times at 17:26 on the same day—suggests a rapid escalation of events. The attacks come amid a broader conflict involving the Houthis, backed by Iran, and a coalition led by Saudi Arabia. The targeting of both Yemeni and Saudi infrastructure underscores the deepening regional tensions and the Houthis' strategy of striking at key economic and military targets.