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“The Houthis declared a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia and began hitting its ships, territory and oil facilities, before seizing swathes of Red Sea coastline in a major offensive in September.”

“The Houthis said last week they had attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu with missiles and drones.”

“Flames and smoke were seen rising from a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of the kingdom’s capital Riyadh on Saturday (October 3, 2026), an AFP journalist said.”

“The United States warned on Saturday (September 19, 2026) that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed.”

“The Houthis earlier claimed, without providing evidence, that they had targeted “sensitive sites” in Riyadh and facilities of Saudi oil giant Aramco in Yanbu, causing “massive fires”.”

“The Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi targets in recent weeks, including vessels in the Red Sea, oil facilities and Riyadh's international airport, where 13 people were killed in a single attack last week.”

“The Houthis, angered by an attack on the Sanaa airport under its control and a longstanding blockade on the rebels, declared a blockade of its own against neighbouring Saudi Arabia.”

“On Wednesday (October 14, 2026), the Houthis said they had targeted facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco, with Saudi officials reporting a strike on a building in an area housing the energy giant's operations centre.”

“Houthi attacks have also targeted oil tankers in the Red Sea — Saudi Arabia's alternative export route.”

“The Houthis stepped up their attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports, including the international airport in Riyadh, forcing the authorities to suspend operations on Saturday.”

“Also Read: India condemns attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh In addition to seizing territory along the Red Sea coast in Yemen, the Houthis have attacked transport hubs, oil facilities and other civilian targets in the world's largest crude…”

“Houthis have targeted Saudi airports, military and oil facilities As the Riyadh airport remained closed until at least 9 pm Sunday, according to Flightradar24, fighting continued in Yemen.”

“Iran-backed Houthis said on Monday (October 5, 2026) they had struck Riyadh’s international airport, an oil refinery and other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said they had destroyed Houthi targets on the Red Sea coast.”

“The Houthis also targeted Saudi Arabian oil facilities this week with a massive drone and missile attack.”