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Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco Sites Near Riyadh

Yemeni Houthis claim attacks on Aramco installations near Riyadh in response to Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa. Witnesses report flames and smoke at a petroleum site on the capital's outskirts.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
October 5, 2026  ·  1 min read
Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco Sites Near Riyadh
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Yemeni Houthis have claimed attacks on facilities belonging to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, located in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, according to France 24 on Thursday.

Residents observed flames and smoke rising from an oil facility on the outskirts of Riyadh, confirming the attacks claimed by the Houthis.

Furthermore, the Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of conducting dozens of strikes on the city of Sanaa, Yemen, and warn that they will continue to respond to any escalation with further escalation.

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