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Houthi Attack Hits Near Riyadh, Threatening Oil Flow

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 2:08 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Houthi forces launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, hitting near Riyadh and Yanbu oil port on September 28, 2026.
The attacks raised civilian-life fears and threatened oil flow that could lift global fuel prices.
Yemeni government forces captured Jabal Bazel, putting Houthi supply lines within range.
France announced troops will guard Yanbu oil terminal as displacement tops 146,000 since July.

History

Historical Context

In January 1991 Iraq fired 46 al-Husayn Scud missiles at Saudi military targets, killing one Saudi civilian and 28 U.S. soldiers and triggering a multinational Patriot defense. The same vulnerability resurfaced when Houthi drones hit near Riyadh and the Yanbu terminal in September 2026, prompting France to send troops to safeguard oil flow.

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Story summary

Houthi forces launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, hitting near Riyadh and Yanbu oil port on September 28, 2026.
The attacks raised civilian-life fears and threatened oil flow that could lift global fuel prices.
Yemeni government forces captured Jabal Bazel, putting Houthi supply lines within range.
France announced troops will guard Yanbu oil terminal as displacement tops 146,000 since July.

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