Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilities

Oil prices surged following renewed attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, including claimed strikes on Aramco facilities. Brent crude rose over 3 percent, exceeding $108 earlier in the day, due to fears of further disruptions amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The Houthis announced successful missile and drone attacks on a sensitive target in Riyadh and on Aramco sites in Yanbu, with Saudi-led coalition forces intercepting six ballistic missiles. Saudi authorities have not confirmed any damage or casualties. The incident occurs as the US and Iran engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve their seven-month conflict at the UN General Assembly.