GeopoliticsMedium•13 October 2026•
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Houthi Attack Targets Aramco HQ in Dhahran; Fire Extinguished
Key Facts
1Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran was hit in a Houthi attack, and the resulting fire has been extinguished.
Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran was hit in a Houthi attack, causing a fire at the facility. Bloomberg reported that the resulting blaze has been extinguished. The strike follows a major attack on Riyadh airport two days ago and occurs despite reported de-escalation talks in the region.
The direct strike on critical energy infrastructure has increased the regional risk premium, although the fire was brought under control quickly. The incident refocuses market attention on the security of energy assets.