Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots in Yemen and says missiles launched toward location of Saudi Aramco HQ
Saudi Arabia has conducted airstrikes on oil depots in Yemen, escalating the ongoing conflict with Iran-backed Houthi forces. The strikes follow intercepted missile attacks aimed at Saudi Aramco facilities, marking a significant intensification of regional hostilities.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens regional stability and global energy infrastructure, potentially impacting oil prices and geopolitical security in the Middle East.
Smoke over Sana’a during a reported Saudi-led coalition airstrike on the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital on 9 October 2026. Smoke over Sana’a during a reported Saudi-led coalition airstrike on the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital on 9 October 2026. Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots in Yemen and says missiles launched toward location of Saudi Aramco HQ Civilians warned to leave target area near Sana’a before attacks as conflict between Riyadh and Houthi forces escalates
Prefer the Guardian on Google Saudi Arabia has launched a series of strikes on a strategic oil depot on the outskirts of Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, while later on Tuesday it said it had intercepted missiles launched toward Dharan, location of the headquarters of the huge national energy company Saudi Aramco.
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