Brent crude prices rose to $106 following the attack, which coincided with explosions in Riyadh and the Eastern Province. The Saudi-led Coalition reported intercepting 3 cruise missiles and 2 drones over Riyadh and the south, as well as ballistic missiles targeting Dhahran and Haradh. These events follow a Saudi military campaign targeting Houthi fuel depots and oil facilities in Sanaa, Al Hudaydah, and Dhamar. While Saudi authorities stated shrapnel fell in a residential area of Dhahran, the Houthi militia continues to target energy infrastructure across the kingdom.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Houthi Strike on Aramco HQ Evacuates Building and Drives Brent to $106
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The global corporate nerve center of the world's largest oil producer in Dhahran caught fire and was cleared of staff on Tuesday during a barrage of incoming missiles, reports from Reuters indicate. Six sources cited by the news agency reported loud explosions near the building, while four separate sources confirmed an evacuation order had been issued. It remains unclear whether the facility was hit by a direct missile strike or by falling debris from intercepted munitions, though one source with direct knowledge told Reuters the headquarters had been struck.
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