A series of coordinated attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group has targeted multiple energy facilities across southern Saudi Arabia, resulting in at least 73 injuries, including women and children. The assaults not only halted operations at key Saudi Aramco sites but also sparked fires, leading to a significant surge in oil prices, nearing $100 per barrel. The Saudi government condemned the attacks, calling them a dangerous escalation of conflict and vowed a firm response. The situation has raised fears of a broader regional conflict, as tensions mount in the Middle East.