Houthis threaten escalation after strike on Saudi oil giant Aramco

According to France 24, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group had carried out "a high-quality military operation targeting Aramco in Dhahran"[1] and that operations "will continue in the coming days, targeting Saudi enemy airports and oil facilities".[1]Three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters that Tuesday night's attack on Saudi Aramco's base in the eastern city of Dhahran caused a fire that spread across several floors[1].The Associated Press reports that two regional officials said the top three floors in a building used by top executives were damaged[2], and one official said the office of the Aramco chief executive was among those hit.[2] The AP adds that the Saudi energy ministry reported a "limited fire" at the Aramco administrative building Tuesday night.[2]France 24 reports that the Houthis described their attacks as retaliation for Saudi strikes on Yemen[1], and that the group urged "international shipping companies", civilians and workers to evacuate Saudi airports and oil facilities.[1] Turki Al-Malki said a ballistic missile aimed at Dhahran on Tuesday was intercepted and destroyed, and that debris from the interception fell on a residential area.[3]The AP reports that President Donald Trump has said he is evaluating whether the U.S. should join Saudi strikes against the Houthis[2]. A senior Houthi official also told the AP that Oman has tried to get both sides back to the negotiating table, and Russia and China also tried via Iran.[2]