Conflict · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Yemen · November 8, 2026

Houthis hit Aramco tower in Riyadh as fighting escalates

Reported by 8 outlets · first reported Nov 8, 1:58 PM ET

Houthi missiles struck near an Aramco tower in Riyadh's financial district, causing damage with no reported casualties. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two ballistic missile launchpads near Sanaa. Airstrikes in Yemen killed dozens, including at a Taiz market. A Syrian official said about 600 Syrian special forces will go to Saudi Arabia within a week.

Why it matters

Attacks on Saudi energy sites could disrupt oil markets and widen the regional war.

Background

The Houthis are an Iran-aligned group controlling much of Yemen. Yemen's government is backed by a Saudi-led coalition.

The story so far

1. Nov 2Houthi fighting near Bab al-Mandab and Lahj
2. Nov 3Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia; fighting near Taiz
3. Nov 4Saudi Arabia and Syria sign defense cooperation deal
4. Nov 8Houthis hit Aramco tower in Riyadh as fighting escalates
5. Nov 9Houthi missile damages Aramco office in Riyadh
6. Nov 11Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 8, 4:37 PM ET
• Middle East Eye ↗Nov 8, 1:58 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 8, 5:33 PM ET

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