Saudi-led forces strike a Houthi oil site in Sanaa and blasts are heard near Aramco’s headquarters; Riyadh airport stays shut and PAL flights stay suspended
The Saudi-led coalition said it attacked an oil facility in Sanaa used by the Houthis, after ordering it evacuated (Reuters, Guardian, Financial Times). On Tuesday evening in Saudi Arabia, loud booms were heard near Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran (Reuters, FinancialJuice), the coalition said it intercepted a missile, and Bloomberg reported the headquarters was hit. Brent settled at $105.69 (FinancialJuice). Riyadh airport was to stay shut this week (GMA News, Rappler), PAL suspended Riyadh flights to November 29 (Inquirer), and the DMW said there is no deployment ban (Philstar).
Gulf oil facilities and airports are central to world energy supply and to millions of overseas Filipino workers.
Expect fuel price swings and disrupted travel to Riyadh. Workers and families should follow DMW and airline advisories.
A Houthi official warned of a “painful response” if the United States enters the Yemen war (Inquirer).
The coalition says the sites it hit supported the Houthi arsenal of drones and missiles that threatens the kingdom, ports and vessels (FinancialJuice).
The size of the damage at Aramco is unconfirmed. Watch for a statement from Aramco and for whether the airport reopens on time.
DailyDrop Philippines edition No. 10 · Morning · WED., OCT. 14, 2026