Reuters · October 14, 2026
Houthis Say They Struck Saudi Aramco Facilities and Airports; Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Intercepted a Missile Toward Riyadh
- Yemen's Houthis said on Wednesday they had launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and an Aramco refinery in Riyadh, according to the report.
- The Saudi Energy Ministry said Tuesday's attack on the headquarters of Saudi Aramco caused a limited fire and no injuries or deaths, according to the report. A company source told Reuters a ballistic missile hit the Aramco headquarters complex and its top three floors were damaged.
- The Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh on Wednesday, according to the report.
- Authorities have closed Riyadh's international airport until October 17, and an attack on the airport on Saturday killed 13 people, according to the report.
Claims attributed to the Houthis, the Saudi Energy Ministry and the Saudi-led coalition as reported. Original headline: "Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit".
Removed: Assessments of the conflict's effect on Saudi economic plans.
