Houthis reportedly strike Saudi oil company headquarters as conflict escalates

Summary

Semafor reports that Houthis reportedly struck the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, after an onslaught that it says killed 13, injured hundreds and forced Riyadh’s airport to close at least through Saturday. PBS NewsHour reports the Saudi-led coalition responded to deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport with airstrikes on oil facilities across Houthi-controlled Yemen; The Hindu also reports coalition strikes on Yemen oil sites after Houthi attacks. The LA Times says Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, including attacks on airports and oil sites, have upended Saudi leaders’ plans to remake the kingdom as a business and entertainment hub. This follows earlier reports of attacks on Saudi and Yemeni airports and Saudi flight suspensions.

Timeline

1. LA Times

   13 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The LA Times reports that Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, including attacks on airports and oil sites, have upended Saudi leaders’ plans to remake the kingdom as a business and entertainment hub.

2. The Hindu

   13 Oct 2026, 20:09 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that the Saudi coalition struck oil sites in Yemen after Houthi attacks.

3. PBS NewsHour

   13 Oct 2026, 22:50 UTCSource ↗

   PBS NewsHour reports Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and military sites, and says the Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes on oil facilities across Houthi-controlled Yemen in response to deadly attacks on Riyadh’s airport.

4. Semafor

   14 Oct 2026, 11:31 UTCSource ↗

   Semafor reports that Houthis reportedly struck the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, following an onslaught it says killed 13, injured hundreds and forced Riyadh’s airport to close at least through Saturday.