Saudi Arabia Hit by Missile Attack Amid Escalating Crisis with Iran-Backed Rebels

In Saudi Arabia, an administrative building of the oil company Aramco was targeted by a missile that caused a fire. The Saudi Energy Ministry said on Wednesday that no one was injured in the incident. The attack comes as attacks between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the Saudi coalition took place on Tuesday night. It marks a new escalation in the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Tensions have escalated between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels. According to the ministry, the building targeted is located in the country's Eastern Province, which is Saudi Arabia's main oil production area. Earlier, Saudi Arabia had issued alerts about incoming missiles towards the capital Riyadh and the Eastern Province. The Saudi-led coalition claimed that it intercepted several ballistic missiles, drones and cruise missiles fired towards Riyadh, Wadi al-Dawasir and other areas. Riyadh residents also reported hearing explosions on Tuesday. Major explosions were heard in the city of Sana'a, according to local media outlets. The coalition's spokesman was targeted hours later.