Saudi Aramco headquarters suffered extensive damage in Houthi attack, sources say

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   Houthi Strike Causes Extensive Damage to Saudi Aramco Headquarters

   A Houthi attack on Tuesday caused extensive damage to Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, sparking a fire that spread across multiple floors. While operations at the eastern Saudi Arabia complex continue normally, some employees are working from home and certain functions have shifted to global offices. The strike occurs as Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces trade threats and attacks on oil facilities, including a Saudi strike on a key Yemeni fuel depot and missile interceptions near Riyadh. An ex-U.S. energy official warned that the situation is likely to worsen.

   Why it matters

   The attack targets the administrative heart of the world's largest oil company during an escalation of the conflict between Riyadh and Yemen's Houthis. This volatility threatens global energy stability and reflects widening regional hostilities.

   What is confirmed

   • The Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran suffered extensive damage in an attack on Tuesday.
   • A fire resulting from the attack spread across several floors of the headquarters.
   • Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces have exchanged threats and strikes targeting oil facilities.
   • The Saudi coalition struck a fuel depot in Yemen.
   • Missiles were intercepted near Riyadh.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The fire at the Aramco headquarters continued burning into the early hours of Wednesday.
   • Some Aramco functions have been shifted to global offices.

   What to watch next

   • Official damage assessments from the Saudi government
   • Response from the Saudi coalition regarding the Houthi strike on Dhahran
   • Changes in global oil prices following the headquarters attack
   Sources used for this update (16)

   1. www.foxnews.com — Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos...
   2. The New York Times — Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Trade Threats Targeting Oil Facilities
   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. CNN — Saudi Arabia strikes key fuel depot in Yemen as conflict with Houthis escalates
   6. Bloomberg.com — Aramco Headquarters Hit as Houthis Widen Attacks on Saudi Arabia
   7. WSJ — Houthi Strike Hits Building at Saudi Aramco Headquarters
   8. MS NOW — ‘Things are about to get worse,’ ex-U.S. energy official warns after attack on Saudi oil giant
   9. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Saudi Arabia Turns To Iran Amid Houthi Strikes, Dealing Trump A Major Gulf Blow? - Times of India Videos
   10. www.straitstimes.com — Oil edges lower following three days of gains
   11. CNN — Headquarters of Saudi Aramco hit as Houthis and Riyadh trade strikes
   12. Reuters — Saudi Aramco headquarters suffered extensive damage in Houthi attack, sources say
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