Houthis HIT Saudi Aramco Headquarters As Missile Strike Triggers Blaze | WATCH

Saudi Aramco's headquarters in Tehran has been struck amid a major escalation in the Yemen conflict, triggering a fire and an evacuation order at one of the world's most important oil company complexes. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy has confirmed that an administrative building belonging to Aramco was hit on Tuesday evening, October 13. According to Reuters, a company source said a ballistic missile struck an office tower within the headquarters complex, damaging its top three floors. A limited fire broke out following the impact, but emergency responders managed to extinguish the blaze. No injuries or fatalities were reported at the site. The incident marks a major escalation as Aramco's corporate headquarters becomes a target in the ongoing conflict. The Dahran complex serves as a key administrative and operational hub for Saudi Arabia's vast oil and gas industry. Following the strike, an evacuation order was issued for the affected building. Multiple sources told Reuters that employees were also instructed to work from home on Wednesday, October 14. Despite the damage, there have been no reported disruptions to Saudi Aramco's oil production or wider operations. However, questions remain over the precise circumstances of the strike. Saudi Arabia's military coalition said it intercepted Houthi missiles including projectiles heading toward Tehran. The coalition also reported that fragments from an interception fell in a residential area of the city. While a company source described a direct ballistic missile impact on the office tower, some details surrounding the trajectory and impact remain unclear. The attack came just hours after Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sari threatened targets including Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran and an oil refinery in Riyadh. The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, said their actions were in response to Saudi-led strikes on areas under their control in Yemen, including fuel facilities. The wider escalation has also placed other Saudi cities on alert. The coalition reported intercepting additional missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and southern regions. In Riyadh, falling projectile debris reportedly injured four people, including a child, and damaged around 15 homes. Saudi Arabia has faced repeated Houthi attacks on oil facilities, refineries, pipelines and other strategic infrastructure. But a strike affecting Aramco's main administrative headquarters raises fresh concerns about the vulnerability of the kingdom's critical energy infrastructure. For now, the immediate damage at Dhahran appears limited, with no reported casualties or disruption to oil production. But as missile and drone attacks continue, the risk of further escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis remains a growing concern for regional security and global energy markets.