Saudi Aramco headquarters attacked, limited fire reported

On Tuesday night, Saudi Aramco's headquarters in the eastern city of Dhahran was attacked, resulting in a limited fire, according to the kingdom's energy ministry. The incident occurred during ongoing fighting between Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis and Saudi forces, which have intensified. A ballistic missile reportedly struck the Aramco headquarters complex, causing damage to its top three floors, according to a company source.

The building was on fire, and an office tower was struck. The complex houses a major operations center for Aramco, overseeing a vast network of oil rigs, pipelines, refineries, and export terminals.

The Houthis have been firing ballistic missiles and drones at key Saudi sites in retaliation for the kingdom's support of government forces in Yemen's civil war. Riyadh's international airport has suffered four strikes, including one that killed 13 people on Saturday. Earlier, six sources reported hearing loud booms near the Aramco complex.

The Saudi-led coalition reported that fragments of an intercepted and destroyed missile fell on a residential area in Dhahran, and drones and missiles were intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh and the southern region. Four people were injured in Riyadh following the interception and destruction of two Houthi missiles, causing limited damage to 15 homes.

The Houthis had threatened to strike Saudi Aramco and an oil refinery in Riyadh, warning oil workers to stay away from potential targets.