Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco’s headquarters, officials say

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   Houthi Strike Hits Saudi Aramco Headquarters

   Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck the headquarters of state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight attack. Regional officials report the strike damaged the top three floors of a building used by top executives, including the office of the chief executive. No casualties were reported. The attack is part of a wider wave of missile launches across Saudi Arabia, with residents in Riyadh reporting explosions. Houthis claim the strikes are retaliation for Saudi-led coalition attacks on fuel depots and oil facilities west of Yemen's capital.

   Why it matters

   The conflict has reignited Yemen's civil war and raised concerns regarding Saudi Arabia's ability to intercept drones and missiles. These attacks target sensitive infrastructure to disrupt global markets and pressure the Saudi-led coalition.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck the headquarters of the state-owned oil company Aramco.
   • The attack damaged the offices of the chief executive and other top officials.
   • No casualties resulted from the strike on the Aramco headquarters.
   • Houthis have launched a wave of missiles across Saudi Arabia, including targets near Riyadh.
   • The Saudi-led coalition struck oil facilities west of Yemen's capital.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Aramco headquarters suffered extensive damage.
   • The sight of smoke from sensitive facilities has rattled global markets.

   What to watch next

   • Saudi Arabia's official response to the Aramco headquarters strike
   • Further Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities
   • International diplomatic efforts to mediate the Saudi-Houthi conflict
   Sources used for this update (23)

   1. The New York Times — Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Trade Threats Targeting Oil Facilities
   2. AP News — Saudi-led coalition struck oil facilities west of Yemen’s capital, Houthi-run broadcaster says
   3. Al Jazeera — Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities and airports
   4. BBC — Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot
   5. dw.com — Houthis launch fresh wave of missiles across Saudi Arabia
   6. Bloomberg.com — Aramco Headquarters Hit as Houthis Widen Attacks on Saudi Arabia
   7. WSJ — Houthi Strike Hits Building at Saudi Aramco Headquarters
   8. Reuters — Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit
   9. AP News — Residents in Saudi Arabia’s capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh.
   10. France 24 — Live: Blasts rock Riyadh as Houthis vow to continue striking Saudi airports, oil facilities
   11. The Hindu — Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
   12. globalnews.ca — Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco’s headquarters, officials say
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