Houthis claim strike on Aramco site as Yemen fighting intensifies

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Spokesman for Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen government says Houthi claims of targeting Riyadh are 'misleading'.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:33:49 UTC.

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  1. Houthis claim strike on oil facilty near Riyadh, accuse Saudi forces of pounding Yemen's capital

  2. Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones

  3. Iran war live: Yemeni forces strike Sanaa as Trump warns Tehran of hard way

  4. Houthis claim strike on Aramco site as Yemen fighting intensifies

  5. Saudi-backed Yemeni army says 700 Houthis killed in 24 hours

  6. Somalia President: Houthis ‘not in a position’ to bring Yemen peace

  7. One casualty every 23 minutes: Civilians fatalities mount as Ukraine war intensifies

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