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Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities and airports

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The Houthis warned Aramco sites are a "legitimate target" after the Saudi-led coalition struck an oil facility in Sanaa.

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Published: Oct 13, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC
Updated: Oct 14, 2026, 6:54 AM UTC

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Houthis

Shia Islamist organization in Yemen

The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah or Ansarullah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance. The group has been a central player in Yemen's civil war, drawing widespread international condemnation for its human rights abuses, including targeting civilians and using child soldiers.

Saudi Aramco

Saudi Arabian state-owned petroleum and oil-trade company

Saudi Aramco, officially the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, is a majority state-owned petroleum and natural gas company, and the national oil company of Saudi Arabia. As of 2024, it is the fourth-largest company in the world by revenue and is headquartered in Dhahran. Saudi Aramco has both the world's largest proven crude oil reserves, at more than 270 billion barrels, and largest daily oil production of all oil-producing companies.

Sanaa

Capital and largest city of Yemen

Sanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen. The city is the capital of the Sanaa Governorate, but is not part of the governorate, as it forms a separate administrative unit. At an elevation of 2,300 metres (7,500 ft), Sanaa is the seventh highest capital city in the world and is situated between the Sarawat Mountains of Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb and Jabal Tiyal, considered the highest mountains in the Arabian Peninsula and one of the highest in the Middle East.

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Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hitReutersUnited Kingdom36 hr. ago
Saudi Energy Giant Struck as War Spikes Between Houthis and Saudi ArabiaThe New York TimesUnited States2 days ago
Saudis launch new strikes on Houthis; Iran-backed group threatens U.S. if it joins inCBS NewsUnited States45 hr. ago
Aramco Resumes Pumping After Houthi Attack; Houthis Threaten Further Strikes on Saudi Airports and Oil FacilitiesForth.News5 hr. ago
Houthis threaten strikes on Saudi Aramco sites, Riyadh airport if Sanaa targetedAnadolu AjansıTürkiye2 days ago
The Houthis claimed they targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco and warned of further attacks as tensions linked to the regional conflict continue to threaten energy facilities and oil supplies. I via ANC 24/7 Link to the full story in the comments section.Facebook5 hr. ago
Houthis Claim Another Attack on Riyadh Airport, Threaten Saudi Oil SitesHaaretz27 hr. ago
Houthis renew attacks on King Khalid airport in Riyadh and Aramco facilitiesMiddle East Monitor14 hr. ago
Fire breaks out at a Saudi Aramco building targeted in an attack, energy ministry saysAP NewsUnited States40 hr. ago
Houthi missile hits Aramco building after Saudi-led coalition strike on Yemen fuel depotBBCUnited Kingdom33 hr. ago
Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacksThe New Arab27 hr. ago
Houthis deny targeting holy city of Medina after Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missileFrance 24France11 hr. ago

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Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities and airports

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