Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for missile strikes targeting Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu on July 25, 2026, marking the first direct assault on a Saudi refinery complex in four years. Brent crude surged to $100 per barrel, roughly a 40% climb over the course of July 2026 alone, before stabilizing in the $89 to $90 range. Bitcoin and XRP both saw price declines following the attacks and the broader surge in regional volatility. No casualties have been confirmed and physical damage to Aramco infrastructure has not been publicly detailed.
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