Iran’s Fars News Publishes Satellite Images Claiming Damage to Saudi Jazan Refinery

Tehran – Iran’s Fars News Agency on Saturday released satellite images it claimed show extensive damage to Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery following a Houthi attack launched from Yemen last week.

According to Fars, the images depict the “complete destruction” of three oil tanks and severe damage to two others. 

The agency said the strikes were part of operations announced by Yemen’s Houthi movement against Aramco facilities in Jazan and Yanbu, carried out in response to Saudi air raids on Hodeidah city, its port, and Kamaran Island.

The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi vessels, describing it as retaliation for what they call a Saudi‑imposed blockade on Yemen for more than twelve years.

Saudi Arabia, however, strongly rejected the claims, stressing that ports in Hodeidah remain open to maritime traffic. 

The Saudi‑led coalition accused the Houthis of “reckless acts” targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea, while Riyadh’s Foreign Ministry condemned the militia’s announcement of a blockade as “false and irresponsible.”

The ministry reiterated that Saudi Arabia’s position is aimed at achieving peace in Yemen and alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people, urging the international community to uphold UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216, which calls for an end to hostilities and respect for Yemen’s legitimate government.