Houthi attacks hit Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran as the Saudi-led coalition strikes oil depots near Sanaa
Bloomberg and FinancialJuice reported that Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran was hit during Houthi attacks on Tuesday, and Reuters reported loud booms near it. The Saudi state news agency, citing an energy ministry official, said an Aramco building suffered a limited fire with no casualties, while Iranian media said the headquarters was evacuated. Saudi civil defence said debris from intercepted missiles injured four in Riyadh and slightly damaged 15 homes. The Guardian, BBC and FT reported coalition strikes on oil or fuel depots near Sanaa, after Reuters reported an evacuation order for an oil facility there. Reuters quoted Donald Trump on the Houthis and oil prices, and reported oil rising on Saudi supply risk. Indonesian-language reports said Qatar Airways suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam.
Aramco is Saudi Arabia’s state oil company and one of the world’s largest oil producers, and its headquarters is a symbol as well as a business. An attack on it moves oil prices and airline schedules, and adds to the pressure on the United States that Bloomberg describes.
Oil prices feed into Irish petrol, diesel and heating costs with a delay. Irish people with travel or family in Saudi Arabia should check the Department of Foreign Affairs travel advice and airline notices.
The Saudi state news agency says the fire was limited and no one was hurt.
Iranian media say the headquarters was evacuated.
Treat the damage reports with care: the Saudi account and the Iranian-media account disagree. Watch oil, flight schedules and whether the coalition’s strikes on Sanaa draw a larger response.
DailyDrop Ireland edition No. 10 · Morning · WED., OCT. 14, 2026