Houthis hit Aramco headquarters and Riyadh as Saudi league postpones matches
Houthi rebels struck Saudi Aramco’s headquarters and a Dhahran site, while a missile aimed at Riyadh was intercepted, prompting the Saudi league to postpone three matches.
Key points
- Houthi rebels struck Aramco headquarters and an administrative site in Dhahran.
- A Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed by the Saudi-led coalition.
- Saudi Arabia fired salvos at the Houthi stronghold in Sanaa amid escalating tensions.
- The Saudi league postponed three matches involving Al Hilal, Al Riyadh, Al Ittihad, and Al Shabab, rescheduling them for December 19.
- A Houthi official warned the United States of a painful response if it joined Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen after the Riyadh airport attack.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia, striking oil infrastructure and threatening airports. In a recent overnight strike, the group hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco. Additionally, an administrative site of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, located in the Dammam metropolitan area, was targeted.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, the Saudi capital. Saudi Arabia also unleashed salvos against the Houthi stronghold in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, where explosions were reported as tensions escalated.
In response to the escalating conflict, the Saudi league postponed three matches involving Al Hilal, Al Riyadh, Al Ittihad, and Al Shabab. These games have been rescheduled for December 19. A Houthi official warned the United States that it would face a “painful response” if it joined Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen following the deadly Riyadh airport attack. As the Iran war widens, the Trump administration is weighing its role in the Middle East conflict and considering easing sanctions on shadow fleet ships.
Your questions, answered
What targets did the Houthis strike in Saudi Arabia?
They struck the headquarters of Saudi state‑owned oil company Aramco and an administrative site in Dhahran, and a missile aimed at Riyadh was intercepted.
Why were Saudi league matches postponed?
The matches were postponed due to the escalation of conflict, including Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure.
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