The threats emerged after the Saudi-led coalition ordered civilians to leave the Yemen Petroleum Company's central al-Sabaha station in Sana'a ahead of a planned military operation. Tensions have escalated as President Donald Trump considers joining Saudi Arabia in strikes against the Iran-backed group. Houthi official Mohammed Al Bukhaiti warned that any American involvement in the Yemen war would trigger a "swift and painful" response targeting U.S. interests across the Middle East.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Houthis Order Evacuation of All Saudi Aramco Oil Facilities
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The Yemeni Armed Forces issued an ultimatum to personnel to abandon their positions throughout Saudi Arabia's energy sector after designating Aramco's assets as military targets. Spokesman Yahya Saree warned on Tuesday that every facility affiliated with the state oil company is now open for attack, including employees and civilians who must evacuate immediately. Saree further stated that any military strikes on Sana'a would be met with a "harsh and painful" retaliation in Riyadh, citing the recent attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed 13 people as a precedent.
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