Fire Reported at Saudi Aramco Complex in Dhahran After Missile Strike

A Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran, eastern Saudi Arabia, was struck in an attack late Tuesday, causing a limited fire, the Energy Ministry said on Wednesday. Authorities reported no deaths or injuries at the site.

The ministry said emergency responders attended the incident and took the necessary measures to contain the fire.

However, a source at the company told Reuters that a ballistic missile struck the Aramco headquarters complex. The source and two other people familiar with the incident said an office tower was hit and its top three floors were damaged.

The complex houses a major operations centre for Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company. Its operations span onshore and offshore oilfields, pipelines, refineries and export terminals.

Saudi Arabia Reports Further Missile and Drone Interceptions

The incident comes amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Saudi targets. The group has launched ballistic missiles and drones in recent days as tensions rise over Saudi Arabia’s military support for government forces in Yemen.

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Saudi authorities said the military intercepted and destroyed missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and the country’s southern region.

The Saudi-led coalition also reported that debris from an intercepted missile fell in a residential area of Dhahran. Authorities did not immediately provide further details about the damage.

In Riyadh, Saudi Civil Defence said falling debris from two intercepted missiles injured four people: two women, a man and a child. The debris also caused limited damage to 15 homes, according to a Civil Defence spokesperson.

The attacks have raised concerns about the safety of civilian areas, aviation and critical energy infrastructure.

Houthis Warn of Further Attacks

The Houthis have threatened a forceful response to Saudi-led strikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. Group spokesperson Yahya Saree said potential targets could include the Aramco headquarters in Dhahran and an oil refinery in Riyadh.

The group has also warned oil workers in Saudi Arabia to stay away from sites it considers potential targets.

Earlier on Tuesday, Houthi-run Al-Masirah television reported that the Saudi-led coalition had struck the Yemen Petroleum Company’s Sabah central station, a fuel depot outside Sanaa.

The coalition confirmed attacks on the station and other locations, saying the operation aimed to reduce the Houthis’ ability to threaten Saudi Arabia, Yemen and international waterways.

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had warned the Houthis of consequences for repeated attacks on the kingdom.

Yemen Conflict Intensifies

Saudi Arabia has resumed military operations in Yemen in support of the internationally recognised government following recent Houthi advances along the Red Sea coast towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and serves as a key passage for international shipping and energy supplies. Its strategic importance has increased amid wider regional conflict and disruption to maritime routes.

A government offensive reportedly pushed Houthi forces away from areas closest to the strait. However, the group remains active in nearby territory and has made gains around Taiz, according to the supplied report.

Saudi Arabia has sought broader support from its allies as it faces further missile and drone threats. The United States, Riyadh’s longstanding security partner, has so far declined to join the campaign directly, according to Reuters.

Meanwhile, Iran has offered to mediate between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly reiterated Tehran’s willingness to facilitate talks.

The strike on the Aramco complex highlights the growing risks to energy infrastructure as the conflict spreads across the region. Further attacks could threaten civilian safety, disrupt aviation and increase uncertainty for global energy markets.