Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen oil sites after Houthi attacks

Summary

The Saudi-led coalition has struck oil sites in Yemen after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, including deadly strikes on Riyadh’s airport, according to The Hindu and PBS NewsHour. The Hindu says the coalition warned civilians to evacuate an oil station near Sanaa, while PBS NewsHour reports airstrikes on oil facilities across Houthi-controlled Yemen. Semafor reports that Houthis reportedly struck the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, after an onslaught it says killed 13, injured hundreds and forced Riyadh’s airport to close at least through Saturday; the LA Times says Houthi missile attacks on Saudi airports and oil sites upended Saudi leaders’ plans to transform the kingdom. This follows earlier reports of deadly Houthi airport attacks 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. 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.

3. Semafor

   14 Oct 2026, 11:31 UTCSource ↗

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

4. The Hindu

   17 Oct 2026, 16:58 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that the Saudi-led coalition struck oil sites in Yemen after Houthi attacks and had warned civilians to evacuate the Al-Sabaha station near Sanaa.