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Nov 10 - The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Tuesday it intercepted and destroyed two missiles launched by Yemen's Houthis towards Riyadh, amid weeks of escalating hostilities between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned group.

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The Houthis have stepped up strikes on Saudi airports, ports and oil facilities amid the wider US-Israeli war with Iran, while Saudi Arabia has carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

4 of 10 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from The Straits Times

Aramco facilities and infrastructure have been repeatedly struck by the Houthis in recent months, with tankers, refineries, storage areas and the company headquarters all targeted by the group.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from The Straits Times

The coalition initially began fighting the Houthis in March 2015, months after the group seized Sanaa and forced out Yemen's internationally recognised government.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from The Hindu

The United Nations says more than 1,600 people have been killed and more than 300,000 displaced since fighting resumed in impoverished Yemen.

5 of 10 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from Dawn

What each outlet says

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The Straits Times10 Nov

On November 10, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting two missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward Riyadh. The coalition stated that an air defence system destroyed both a ballistic missile and a cruise missile before they could reach the Saudi capital. This came after early warning alerts were issued for Riyadh as well as southern cities Abha and Khamis Mushait, where another missile was intercepted…

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh →4 articles from The Straits Times on this story

The Hindu10 Nov

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, multiple explosions were heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following the interception of a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels toward the capital. Residents received alerts on their phones to seek shelter due to an aerial threat, and air defenses reported destroying the incoming missile. The previous day, November 8, Houthis claimed attacks on Riyadh’s business district, causing…

Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh: AFP journalists →3 articles from The Hindu on this story

Dawn9 Nov

On Monday, Pakistan's Foreign Office condemned the Houthi attack on an Aramco building in Riyadh, demanding the rebels cease all attacks against Saudi Arabia immediately and unconditionally. The statement highlighted the impact of such acts on regional security and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding its ally’s security through existing defence pacts and…

Pakistan condemns targeting of Aramco building, demands Houthis cease all attacks against Saudi Arabia →2 articles from Dawn on this story

Just the News8 Nov

On Sunday, an attack by Iran-backed Houthis damaged a Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, without causing injuries. Two ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles were intercepted; however, debris from these interceptors caused damage to multiple floors and windows of the Aramco building located in the King Abdullah Financial District. Online footage showed extensive damage to the building's glass facade…

Iran-backed Houthis behind attack that damaged Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh: report →

South China Morning Post8 Nov

On Sunday, an attack by the Iran-aligned Houthis damaged the Aramco Tower in Riyadh’s financial district, blowing out windows across several floors of Saudi Arabia’s state oil company building. The Saudi energy ministry confirmed limited damage but no injuries or fatalities, while also noting that air defenses had intercepted some incoming missiles over the city earlier. The Houthis claim this attack as part of…

Houthi attack damages Aramco building in Riyadh’s financial district →

The Independent8 Nov

On Sunday, suspected Houthi attacks damaged a building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh’s financial district after two missiles were fired toward the city; however, the Saudis claimed they intercepted and destroyed both missiles. The attack caused minor damage to several floors of the 32-story building but resulted in no injuries. This incident escalates the conflict, with recent increases in Houthi missile and…

Suspected Houthi attack damages Aramco tower in Riyadh’s financial district →

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BBC8 Nov

The Aramco Tower in Riyadh's central financial district was hit by an air attack claimed by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on Saturday. The Saudi energy ministry reported minor damage with no casualties, but BBC Verify footage showed more extensive destruction including shattered windows across multiple floors. Meanwhile, the Houthis also targeted Riyadh’s airport and Aramco oil storage facilities; Saudi Arabia stated…

Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes →

Daily Caller9 Nov

On Sunday, an Aramco office tower in Riyadh sustained minor damage from falling shrapnel after what was described as an attempted attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed that three missiles were intercepted earlier in the day but did not provide further details on the source or nature of the attack. While no injuries were reported, a New York Times reporter noted visible damage…

Saudi Landmark Hit After Houthi Missiles Attack Capital →

Al Jazeera10 Nov

Saudi Arabia's coalition intercepted two missiles fired towards Riyadh and another missile aimed at its southern region, blaming Iran-backed Houthis for the attacks. Major-General Turki al-Maliki announced via X that a ballistic missile and a cruise missile were destroyed over Riyadh, while another ballistic missile was downed in the south. The previous day, an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline caused…

Saudi Arabia downs missiles fired at Riyadh after Houthi attack on pipeline →

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The King Abdullah Financial District is one of the most visible manifestations of the kingdom's ongoing economic and social reforms drive, with towering glass skyscrapers, high-end retail outlets and green spaces dotting the area.

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The Aramco Tower, a skyscraper in the Saudi Arabian capital's central financial district, had been hit by an air attack.

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The headlines (9)

Iran-backed Houthis behind attack that damaged Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh: report Just the News · attributed to a source

Riyadh financial district targeted in missile attack, Aramco tower damaged: witnesses The Hindu · attributed to a source

Riyadh financial district targeted, Aramco tower damaged: Witnesses The Straits Times · attributed to a source

Aramco skyscraper damaged as Houthis target Riyadh financial district Dawn · stated as fact

Houthi attack damages Aramco building in Riyadh’s financial district South China Morning Post · stated as fact

Suspected Houthi attack damages Aramco tower in Riyadh’s financial district The Independent · stated as fact

Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes BBC · stated as fact

Houthis strike Aramco tower in Riyadh Semafor · stated as fact

Saudi Landmark Hit After Houthi Missiles Attack Capital Daily Caller · stated as fact

How it changed

8 Nov
The United Nations says more than 1,600 people have been killed and more than 300,000 displaced since fighting resumed in impoverished Yemen.
5 outlets · Dawn
9 Nov
An office tower belonging to Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Aramco sustained damage Sunday amid the ongoing war between the country’s forces and Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
2 outlets · Daily Caller
10 Nov
A subsequent message from the country’s civil defence agency said the danger had passed.
2 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 16 articles

Where to start Aramco skyscraper damaged as Houthis target Riyadh financial district Dawn

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10 Nov Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh: AFP journalistsOn Tuesday, November 10, 2026, multiple explosions were heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following the interception of a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels toward the capital. Residents received alerts on their phones to seek shelter due to an aerial threat, and air defenses reported destroying the incoming missile. The previous day, November 8, Houthis claimed attacks on Riyadh’s business district, causing…The Hindu
10 Nov Saudi Arabia downs missiles fired at Riyadh after Houthi attack on pipelineSaudi Arabia's coalition intercepted two missiles fired towards Riyadh and another missile aimed at its southern region, blaming Iran-backed Houthis for the attacks. Major-General Turki al-Maliki announced via X that a ballistic missile and a cruise missile were destroyed over Riyadh, while another ballistic missile was downed in the south. The previous day, an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline caused…Al Jazeera
10 Nov Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards RiyadhOn November 10, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting two missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward Riyadh. The coalition stated that an air defence system destroyed both a ballistic missile and a cruise missile before they could reach the Saudi capital. This came after early warning alerts were issued for Riyadh as well as southern cities Abha and Khamis Mushait, where another missile was intercepted…The Straits Times
10 Nov Saudi official inspects Aramco Riyadh office after Houthi attackOn November 10, Saudi Arabia’s deputy governor of Riyadh inspected an Aramco administrative building in the capital following damage from a Houthi attack. Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz stated that this incident highlighted the Houthis’ targeting of civilian facilities and ordered support for affected employees. The attack caused limited damage with no injuries, part of increased Houthi strikes on…The Straits Times
9 Nov Pakistan condemns targeting of Aramco building, demands Houthis cease all attacks against Saudi ArabiaOn Monday, Pakistan's Foreign Office condemned the Houthi attack on an Aramco building in Riyadh, demanding the rebels cease all attacks against Saudi Arabia immediately and unconditionally. The statement highlighted the impact of such acts on regional security and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding its ally’s security through existing defence pacts and…Dawn
9 Nov Saudi Landmark Hit After Houthi Missiles Attack CapitalOn Sunday, an Aramco office tower in Riyadh sustained minor damage from falling shrapnel after what was described as an attempted attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed that three missiles were intercepted earlier in the day but did not provide further details on the source or nature of the attack. While no injuries were reported, a New York Times reporter noted visible damage…Daily Caller
8 Nov Houthis strike Aramco tower in Riyadh
Semafor
8 Nov Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikesThe Aramco Tower in Riyadh's central financial district was hit by an air attack claimed by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on Saturday. The Saudi energy ministry reported minor damage with no casualties, but BBC Verify footage showed more extensive destruction including shattered windows across multiple floors. Meanwhile, the Houthis also targeted Riyadh’s airport and Aramco oil storage facilities; Saudi Arabia stated…BBC
8 Nov Saudi oil sites, troops and Riyadh airport targeted: Houthis
The Hindu
8 Nov Houthi attack damages Aramco building in Riyadh's financial districtOn November 8, an attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels damaged the Aramco Tower in Riyadh’s financial district, breaking windows across multiple floors but causing no injuries. The Saudi-led coalition claimed its air defenses had intercepted several missiles over Riyadh and in the Eastern Province earlier that day. Meanwhile, schools and government agencies resumed on-site operations after weeks of disruptions due to…The Straits Times

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8 Nov Riyadh financial district targeted, Aramco tower damaged: WitnessesOn November 8, witnesses reported damage to the Aramco tower in Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District after Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry stated an attempted attack on a Saudi Aramco building. The incident was part of ongoing conflict between Saudi-led forces and Yemen’s Houthi rebels; previous targets included tankers, refineries, storage areas, and company headquarters. No injuries were reported, but the…The Straits Times
8 Nov Suspected Houthi attack damages Aramco tower in Riyadh’s financial districtOn Sunday, suspected Houthi attacks damaged a building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh’s financial district after two missiles were fired toward the city; however, the Saudis claimed they intercepted and destroyed both missiles. The attack caused minor damage to several floors of the 32-story building but resulted in no injuries. This incident escalates the conflict, with recent increases in Houthi missile and…The Independent
8 Nov Houthi attack damages Aramco building in Riyadh’s financial districtOn Sunday, an attack by the Iran-aligned Houthis damaged the Aramco Tower in Riyadh’s financial district, blowing out windows across several floors of Saudi Arabia’s state oil company building. The Saudi energy ministry confirmed limited damage but no injuries or fatalities, while also noting that air defenses had intercepted some incoming missiles over the city earlier. The Houthis claim this attack as part of…South China Morning Post
8 Nov Riyadh financial district targeted in missile attack, Aramco tower damaged: witnessesOn November 8, 2026, witnesses reported that Riyadh’s financial district was targeted by missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with damage sustained to the Aramco tower in the King Abdullah Financial District. The Saudi-led coalition stated they intercepted two ballistic missiles before they reached their target. This attack represents a significant escalation in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the…The Hindu
8 Nov Iran-backed Houthis behind attack that damaged Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh: reportOn Sunday, an attack by Iran-backed Houthis damaged a Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, without causing injuries. Two ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles were intercepted; however, debris from these interceptors caused damage to multiple floors and windows of the Aramco building located in the King Abdullah Financial District. Online footage showed extensive damage to the building's glass facade…Just the News
8 Nov Aramco skyscraper damaged as Houthis target Riyadh financial districtAramco's skyscraper in Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District was damaged by an attack claimed by Houthi rebels, according to eyewitnesses and the Saudi energy ministry. The ministry stated that while there were no injuries or fatalities, shrapnel caused minor damage to the building. The Houthis also claimed they launched multiple missiles and drones targeting financial centers, Riyadh airport, and other…Dawn

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