The Houthi movement says it carried out attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities and the airport in Riyadh, according to Il Sole 24 ORE. The claim was reported on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, and was also carried by Sky TG24, which cited the group's statement about striking Aramco sites and the Riyadh airfield.
The reported strikes come amid a wider conflict between the United States and Iran, coverage of which has dominated Italian outlets. Corriere della Sera reported that US President Donald Trump said Washington would hit Tehran hard, stating that "we have had enough." The same outlet reported that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed the situation of Italians in Saudi Arabia, saying everything was regular, while adding that Defence Minister Guido Crosetto could return to Parliament on the matter.
Rivista Italiana Difesa reported that the Houthis have been intensifying their attacks against Saudi airports. Limes framed the developments as the Houthis putting Saudi Arabia under pressure.
The reports available do not specify the extent of any damage, casualties, or whether the attacks were intercepted. No independent confirmation of the Houthi claims was included in the material reviewed.
What to watch next: whether Saudi authorities confirm or deny the strikes, and whether the reported escalation draws a direct response from Riyadh or its allies.
