Houthi Military Spokesperson Claims Targeting of East-West Oil Pipeline in Riyadh
Summary
The Houthi military spokesperson announced that the group targeted the East-West oil pipeline in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This claim represents a significant escalation in the conflict, extending Houthi operations beyond the Red Sea and Yemeni borders to strike critical energy infrastructure on the Arabian Peninsula. Such an action threatens regional energy security and indicates a broadening of the proxy war's geographic scope.
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Claimed responsibility for targeting the East-West oil pipeline in Riyadh.
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