Politics
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles aimed at Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
Debris damages Aramco Tower’s upper floors; the Saudi Energy Ministry says no one is injured.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished21:37 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished21:37 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes”
“Footage authenticated by BBC Verify shows damage to the building in the capital’s central financial district.”
Aramco Tower hit in Riyadh as Houthis launch new strikes
Key points
- Aramco Tower in Riyadh's central business district was hit by an air attack.
- Houthis claimed targeted strikes on Riyadh's business zone via Saba news agency.
- Saudi ministry said the tower sustained minor damage with no casualties.
- BBC Verify footage shows more extensive damage including shattered windows and a damaged floor.
- Houthis also claimed attacks on Riyadh airport and Aramco oil storage facilities.
Other reports
- SourceThe Times of IsraelIsraelLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IsraelSourceThe Times of IsraelIsraelLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of Israel
“Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted two Houthi missiles fired at Riyadh”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, Eastern province”
- SourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The NationalSourceThe NationalUnited Arab EmiratesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The National
“Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh”
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
“Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as Aramco building in Riyadh is damaged, and other Mideast news”
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as Aramco building in Riyadh is damaged, and other Mideast news”
- SourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesOwner: News CorpLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street JournalSourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesOwner: News CorpLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal
- SourceMiddle East EyeUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Middle East EyeSourceMiddle East EyeUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Middle East Eye
“Saudi Aramco tower damaged after Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh”
- SourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at BusinessLineSourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at BusinessLine
“Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as Aramco building in Riyadh damaged, other Mideast news”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh damaged in attempted attack”
- SourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomOwner: Nikkei Inc.LeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial TimesSourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomOwner: Nikkei Inc.LeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial Times
“Saudi Aramco office in Riyadh damaged in latest Houthi strikes”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Saudi Aramco Tower Damaged as Yemen’s Houthis Attack Riyadh”
- SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan TimesSourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times
“Saudi Aramco tower hit in Houthi attack on Riyadh, windows shattered, floors damaged | Video”
- SourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at DawnSourceDawnPakistanOwner: Dawn Media GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dawn
“Aramco skyscraper damaged as Houthis target Riyadh financial district”
- SourceDaily MaverickSouth AfricaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Daily MaverickSourceDaily MaverickSouth AfricaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Daily Maverick
“Saudi Arabia says danger passed in Riyadh after alert, day after Houthi attack”
- SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24
“Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Riyadh's Aramco building damaged”
How it got here
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Grouped with 15 other reports as story 3.
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3 3 Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles aimed at Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
Debris damages Aramco Tower’s upper floors; the Saudi Energy Ministry says no one is injured.