Saudi Arabia Reports Fire at Aramco Facility Following Missile Attack; Trump Issues Threats to Houthis

Saudi Arabia has reported a fire at an Aramco building, following a missile attack. An all-clear has since been issued after an alert in the Eastern Province. The Houthis have warned employees and civilians near Saudi Aramco facilities to evacuate.

In related developments, Saudi Arabia intercepted three drones bound for Riyadh. Turkish President Erdogan expressed confidence that the Houthi challenge would be overcome, offering support to Saudi Crown Prince. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of economic risks, noting that Gulf recovery hinges on the Strait of Hormuz.

Earlier reports indicated that victims were named following Houthi attacks on Riyadh. Saudi television aired footage of a missile strike at Riyadh airport. A Saudi minister stated that there was no way their nation would be broken. Indian seafarers were reported missing after a drone attack in the Gulf of Oman. The US military disabled a cargo ship that was breaching an Iran blockade.

President Trump considered joining Saudi strikes after the Riyadh airport attack and stated that Iran's leaders had been sent to the gates of hell. Israel's new military line in Syria was also mentioned, and Trump indicated that jets were moved from a UK base due to a 'threat'.

Updated: October 14, 2026, 3:26 AM