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Saudi oil sites, troops and Riyadh airport targeted: Houthis

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As of November 8, 2026, Houthis, backed by Iran, launched multiple missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting oil facilities, military sites, and civilian infrastructure. The attack caused damage to a 32-floor Aramco tower in Riyadh's financial district with debris from intercepted missiles blowing out windows across several floors. No injuries were reported, but the incident marks an escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government. In recent months, Houthi attacks have intensified, aiming to disrupt Saudi Arabia’s economic interests and stability.

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Saudi NORP · 3× Yemen GPE · 3× Aramco ORG · 1× Houthi NORP · 1× Houthis NORP · 1× Iran GPE · 1× Riyadh GPE · 1× Yahya Saree PERSON · 1×

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The group, which is fighting a Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen's internationally recognised government, launched six operations that targeted Aramco oil facilities as well as Riyadh airport and Saudi troops and military facilities on both sides of the border, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree posted on X. Published - November 07, 2026 10:24 pm IST
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Saudi oil sites, troops and Riyadh airport targeted: Houthis · assertive framing

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said on Saturday (November 7, 2026) they had launched multiple missile and drone attacks against Saudi troops and infrastructure both in the Gulf kingdom and Yemen. asserted
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The group, which is fighting a Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen's internationally recognised government, launched six operations that targeted Aramco oil facilities as well as Riyadh airport and Saudi troops and military facilities on both sides of the border, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree posted on X. Published - November 07, 2026 10:24 pm IST asserted
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