Event Brief
Houthis claim attack on Saudi airbase and Aramco sites
By The BriefBrief · Sources (13)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Summary: Yemen’s Houthis said they attacked Saudi Arabia’s airbase in Khamis Mushait and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Saudi Arabia did not confirm either attack. The claims were linked to reported smoke at Aramco-related facilities shown in an illustrative satellite image.
WHO: Yemen’s Houthis
WHAT: Claimed attacks on a Saudi airbase in Khamis Mushait and Aramco facilities in Yanbu
WHEN: Sep 8, 2026
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: No specific cause was reported; the Houthis made the claims about the attacks.
Sources (13):
ABC News,
ARY News,
Euronews,
Jerusalem Post,
Middle East Eye,
NPR,
New York Times,
Rio Times,
South China Morning Post,
Straits Times,
TWZ,
Tehran Times,
The Hindu
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