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Iran-backed Houthi terrorists escalate war on Saudi energy infrastructure

Tehran's proxies launch brazen missile and drone strikes on Riyadh's financial district, proving once again that appeasement of the Iranian regime is a failed strategy.

Foreign PolicyPublished November 8, 2026 at 9:37 PM
An exterior still from footage of the Aramco Tower in Riyadh appearing to show damage from an air strike

The Houthi terror group, acting as a direct extension of the Iranian regime's regional destabilization efforts, has launched a series of missile and drone strikes deep into Saudi territory. The attacks targeted the heart of Riyadh’s central financial district, damaging the Aramco Tower, as well as critical oil storage facilities and the city's airport.

While Saudi officials downplayed the impact as minor, authenticated footage reveals significant structural damage, proving the lethal intent of these Iranian-supplied weapons.

These strikes are part of a broader, violent campaign by the Tehran-backed rebels who have effectively abandoned a long-standing ceasefire to impose a so-called maritime embargo and target energy infrastructure.

The resurgence of this conflict, which has already claimed over 1,600 lives and displaced hundreds of thousands, underscores the failure of international attempts to contain Iran's influence.

As the Houthis continue to act as a primary instrument of Iranian aggression, the need for a firm, decisive response to protect regional stability and global energy security has never been more apparent.

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