Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
Houthi rebels launched a series of missile and drone strikes against Saudi Arabia, including an attack on the headquarters of the oil giant Aramco. While no casualties were reported at the headquarters, the strikes have heightened regional tensions and impacted global market concerns.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on critical energy infrastructure poses significant risks to global oil markets and regional stability in the Middle East.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, two regional officials said on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), damaging the offices of the firm's chief executive and other top officials.
The strike, in the eastern Saudi Arabian city of Dhahran, was the latest demonstration of the Houthis' ability to attack high-profile targets.
There were no casualties in the attack, which the officials said damaged the building's top three floors. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorised to discuss the matter with the media.
The Houthis had warned earlier they were targeting Dhahran with a ballistic missile.
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