Houthi forces have taken aim at Riyadh, marking a new escalation in the Middle East, according to Sky TG24. The Italian broadcaster reported the development on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
Strong explosions were reported in the Saudi capital and in the vicinity of an Aramco facility in the country's east, according to Corriere della Sera. The reports place the blasts both in Riyadh itself and near the energy infrastructure site.
The strikes come amid heightened regional tensions. Corriere della Sera also reported remarks attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran, in which he said Tehran would be hit hard and that "we've had enough." That statement was reported alongside coverage of what the outlet described as a U.S.-Iran war.
Other Italian outlets framed the moment as a direct challenge to Saudi Arabia. ANSA, Limes and ISPI all ran headlines describing the Houthis as targeting or defying the kingdom, with Limes characterizing the situation as Saudi Arabia being held under pressure.
Details on casualties, the extent of damage, or the specific weapons used were not available in the reporting reviewed. The accounts differ in emphasis, and no single source provided a full picture of the sequence of events.
What to watch next: whether Saudi authorities confirm the explosions and the Aramco site's status, and whether the strikes draw a military response.
