Houthi Attack Escalates: Saudi Aramco HQ Struck in Dhahran

Houthi Attack Escalates: Saudi Aramco HQ Struck in Dhahran

By TheNATIONWEEK.com News Desk | October 14, 2026

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran reportedly caught fire Tuesday night following loud explosions in the vicinity, according to multiple sources cited by Reuters. The incident immediately prompted evacuation orders for the building and instructions for Aramco employees to work remotely on Wednesday, signaling a significant escalation in Houthi attacks targeting critical Saudi infrastructure.

While official confirmation from Saudi Aramco regarding the extent of the damage remains pending, sources with direct knowledge of the situation have confirmed that the headquarters was struck. It is unclear whether the building sustained a direct hit or was impacted by falling debris from intercepted missiles.

The Saudi-led coalition acknowledged that fragments from a missile intercepted and destroyed over Dhahran landed in a residential area, though specific details were not immediately provided.

Shortly after the Dhahran incident, Saudi Civil Defense issued a high-level danger alert for the capital, Riyadh. Subsequent loud explosions heard across Riyadh indicate a widening aerial threat impacting major Saudi urban centers.

This attack on Aramco’s headquarters represents a critical intensification of Houthi actions, raising concerns about regional stability and the security of global energy supplies. The lack of immediate official statements from Saudi Aramco underscores the gravity of the situation as investigations into the attack’s full impact are underway.

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