Iran-backed Houthis strike Aramco's executive offices in Saudi Arabia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 21:03 · Archive

Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck offices of senior executives at Saudi oil giant Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran overnight, according to two regional officials. The top three floors of a building used by senior executives were damaged, with one official saying the office of Aramco's chief executive was among those hit. The Houthis said they targeted Dhahran with a ballistic missile as part of their latest attacks. There were no casualties reported.

The Saudi energy ministry reported a 'limited fire' at the Aramco administrative building. The Saudi-led military coalition said it intercepted cruise and ballistic missiles and drones targeting Riyadh, a ballistic missile targeting Dhahran, and a cruise missile targeting Al-Kharj, which hosts Prince Sultan Air Base and the state-owned Military Industries Corporation. Saudi civil defense said debris from an interception in Riyadh injured a foreigner from an Arab country.

The strikes have rattled the region and global markets. US President Donald Trump has said he is evaluating whether the US should join Saudi strikes against the Houthis in what is described as the latest front in the Iran war.

How it is being reported

• Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials sayPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 14 Oct, 20:50
• Iran-backed Houthis struck Saudi oil giant Aramco’s executive offices, officials sayCAIRO — Offices belonging to senior executives with Saudi oil giant Aramco were hit in an overnight Houthi strike on the company’s headquarters, two regional officials said Wednesday, in the latest demonstration of the Iran-backed rebels’ ability to attack high-profile targets even after issuing warnings that they would do so.TribLIVE · 14 Oct, 15:24

In this story: Houthis · Saudi Arabia · Aramco · Dhahran · Iran · Donald Trump

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