Houthis threaten Saudi Aramco sites after Saudi strike on Sanaa oil facility

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-13 15:35:22 UTC

Houthis warned civilians near Aramco facilities to evacuate after Saudi-led coalition struck an oil facility in Sanaa.

Houthis warned civilians near Saudi Aramco facilities to evacuate after the Saudi-led coalition struck the Yemen Oil Company facility in Sanaa, with Houthi media reporting explosions and air strikes in the capital. [1] [2] [3]

Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said any strikes on Sanaa would be met with a harsh response targeting Riyadh's airport and Aramco sites, following recent attacks on Saudi airports that killed at least 14 people. [3]

Sources

1. Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Trade Threats Targeting Oil Facilities

   NY Times · 2026-10-13 14:07:52 UTC · Summary only

2. Oil facility near Yemen capital Sanaa hit by Saudi Arabia, Houthis say

   France 24 English · 2026-10-13 14:53:39 UTC · Summary only

3. Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities and airports

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-13 15:01:36 UTC · Full text

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