Houthis CONFIRM Targeting Saudi Aramco Facilities And Riyadh Airport In Major Escalation

A statement issued by the Yemeni armed forces in the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful, the Almighty said, whoever commits aggression against you, retaliate against them in the same measure that they committed against you. God Almighty has spoken the truth in response to the brutal Saudi aggression against the capital Sana'a and the free governorates and as part of the deterrence operations against the Saudi aggressor which targeted our country and our people during the escalation period with 2,281 airstrikes and missile attacks, committing dozens of crimes and fulfilling what the armed forces pledged in their warnings to the criminal Saudi enemy. The Yemeni armed forces, with the help of Almighty God, carried out a qualitative military operation targeting Aramco in Dhahran in the eastern province and Khalid International airport and the Aramco refinery in Riyadh using a large number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones. By God's grace, the strikes were precise, causing destruction and triggering fires at the targeted sites. The Yemeni armed forces affirm that their operations deep inside Saudi territory will continue in the coming days, targeting the Saudi enemy's airports and oil facilities. and the consequences will be dire for them, by God's will and power. Accordingly, the Yemeni armed forces warn all international shipping companies, citizens and workers at those airports and facilities to steer clear and evacuate immediately, as they have become legitimate targets for our armed forces. We will continue to enforce the equation of siege for siege, escalation for escalation and targeting the Saudi enemy's military build-ups until the aggression ceases and the siege on our beloved country is lifted. God is our sufficiency, and He is the best disposer of affairs, an excellent protector and an excellent helper. Long live a free, proud and independent Yemen. Victory to Yemen and to all the free people of the nation. Sana'a Jum'at al-Ula 3-1448 AH, corresponding to October 14, 2026. issued by the Yemeni armed forces. Saudi Aramco's headquarters in Tehran has been struck amid a major escalation in the Yemen conflict, triggering a fire and an evacuation order at one of the world's most important oil company complexes. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy has confirmed that an administrative building belonging to Aramco was hit on Tuesday evening, October 13. According to Reuters, a company source said a ballistic missile struck an office tower within the headquarters complex, damaging its top three floors. A limited fire broke out following the impact, but emergency responders managed to extinguish the blaze. No injuries or fatalities were reported at the site. The incident marks a major escalation as Aramco's corporate headquarters becomes a target in the ongoing conflict. The Dhahran complex serves as a key administrative and operational hub for Saudi Arabia's vast oil and gas industry. Following the strike, an evacuation order was issued for the affected building. Multiple sources told Reuters that employees were also instructed to work from home on Wednesday, October 14. Despite the damage, there have been no reported disruptions to Saudi Aramco's oil production or wider operations. However, questions remain over the precise circumstances of the strike. Saudi Arabia's military coalition said it intercepted Houthi missiles, including projectiles heading toward Dhahran. The coalition also reported that fragments from an interception fell in a residential area of the city. While a company source described a direct ballistic missile impact on the office tower, some details surrounding the trajectory and impact remain unclear. The attack came just hours after Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sari threatened targets including Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran and an oil refinery in Riyadh. The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, said their actions were in response to Saudi-led strikes on areas under their control in Yemen, including fuel facilities. The wider escalation has also placed other Saudi cities on alert. The coalition reported intercepting additional missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and southern regions. In Riyadh, falling projectile debris reportedly injured four people, including a child, and damaged around 15 homes. Saudi Arabia has faced repeated Houthi attacks on oil facilities, refineries, pipelines, and other strategic infrastructure. But a strike affecting Aramco's main administrative headquarters raises fresh concerns about the vulnerability of the kingdom's critical energy infrastructure. For now, the immediate damage at Dhahran appears limited, with no reported casualties or disruption to oil production. But as missile and drone attacks continue, the risk of further escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis remains a growing concern for regional security and global energy markets.