On September 19, air-raid sirens sounded in Riyadh for the first time since the conflict reignited, following a drone and missile attack by Houthi rebels targeting Riyadh Airport. This escalation, marking a significant expansion in the geographical scope of attacks, led to a rise in crude oil prices on the Hyperliquid platform. By September 20, Saudi and Gulf stock markets declined collectively in response to the reports. These events highlight the immediate impact of geopolitical tensions on regional financial assets.
