Riyadh, Aug. 9 -- Yemen's Houthis are behind the attack on a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail region, Israeli media reported, after reports emerged of an explosion and fire at an industrial facility in the kingdom's eastern region.

According to Israel's Channel 14, the Houthis had struck a Saudi Aramco gas plant in Al Jubail.

The claims came after reports of a loud explosion in the Jubail region.

Anadolu Agency reported that a loud blast was heard in the area, while Iranian state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), citing Arab sources, reported that gas facilities in Jubail Industrial City had been targeted and caught fire.

Jubail Industrial City, located on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast, is one of the Kingdo...