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Riyadh Warns Yemeni Oil Site Near Sanaa as Houthis Threaten Saudi Targets

Saudi Arabia threatened a Yemeni oil company near Sanaa after Houthi strikes on its territory. Houthis responded by promising attacks on Riyadh airport, a refinery, and Aramco's Dammam headquarters. The French embassy advises nationals to avoid Riyadh amid rising tensions.


James Okonkwo
James Okonkwo
October 14, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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After several days of Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, Riyadh warned on Tuesday that it would target a Yemeni oil company located near Sanaa.

In retaliation, the Houthis threatened new attacks against Riyadh airport, a refinery in the capital, as well as the headquarters of the oil company Aramco in Dammam.

In response to this escalation, the French embassy advised its nationals against traveling to Riyadh, highlighting the rising tensions in the region.

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