# [24H] Houthi Missile and Drone Barrages Test Yanbu and Jizan Air Defenses Again

*Issued Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Issued**: 2026-07-25T15:06:54.902Z (2h ago)
**Expires**: 2026-07-26T15:06:54.902Z (22h from now)
**Category**: MILITARY | **Confidence**: 75% | **Impact**: HIGH
**Risk Direction**: escalatory
**Affected Regions**: Red Sea, Western Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Suez–Bab el-Mandeb corridor
**Affected Assets**: Saudi Aramco refining and export terminals, Red Sea shipping lanes, Regional air defense systems, Energy infrastructure insurance
**Permalink**: https://hamerintel.com/data/forecasts/18475.md
**Source**: https://hamerintel.com/forecasts

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## Prediction

Over the next 24 hours, Yemen’s Houthis are likely to launch at least one additional missile or drone salvo toward Saudi Aramco-linked facilities at Yanbu or Jizan, aiming to sustain psychological and operational pressure. Air defenses, including Greek‑crewed Patriot systems, are likely to intercept most or all inbound threats, but even failed strikes will keep Saudi export reliability under question. This will force Riyadh to cycle air assets between Yemen strike missions and defensive posturing, raising the risk of miscalculation with Iran. Confirmation would be fresh intercept reports or Houthi release of strike footage; denial would be an unusual, publicized pause in Houthi claims paired with Saudi messaging about reduced threat. The persistence of attacks will normalize Red Sea energy infrastructure as a frontline battlefield.

## Drivers

- Repeated recent Houthi claims of missiles and drones targeting Jizan and Yanbu
- Declared ‘naval blockade’ and vowed escalation after Saudi airstrikes
- Ongoing Saudi air operations around Hodeidah and Al-Jawf