Conflict · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · October 27, 2026

Houthis target Saudi Arabia; Egypt approves military support

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Oct 27, 1:42 PM ET

The Houthis said they fired a ballistic missile at Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery. Explosions were heard over Riyadh. Egypt's parliament authorized military help for Saudi Arabia if requested.

Why it matters

Attacks on Saudi oil sites and Red Sea shipping threaten global energy supplies.

Background

The Houthis are an Iran-backed group controlling much of Yemen.

The story so far

1. Oct 19Saudi Arabia postpones 'Davos in the Desert' investor summit to 2027
2. Oct 21Saudi Arabia cancels investor forum as Houthi attacks continue
3. Oct 26Houthis claim attacks on Saudi pipeline; Egypt authorizes support
4. Oct 27Houthis target Saudi Arabia; Egypt approves military support

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Sources

• The Hindu ↗Oct 27, 4:12 PM ET
• Euronews ↗Oct 27, 2:57 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 27, 1:42 PM ET

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