Houthi attack sparks Aramco blaze

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The Editorial Board

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RIYADH, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi group.

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Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital

Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital as attacks by Yemen's Houthi group escalate.

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September 19, 2026 at 6:06 PM

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The New York Times

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Emergency alerts sounded in Saudi Arabia’s capital on Saturday as residents reported loud explosions and flights were disrupted at the city’s airport, further unnerving the country after days of escalating conflict between the kingdom and the Houthi militia in Yemen.

Reported Explosions Put Saudi Capital on Edge Amid Conflict With Houthis

The Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts as several booms rattled parts of Riyadh, and local flights were disrupted. The cause of the blasts was not immediately clear.

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September 19, 2026 at 5:38 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

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Aramco fuel tank near Riyadh’s International Airport is on fire

Firefighters are trying to extinguish the flames of the burnt-out fuel tank

Witnesses reported two explosions in the Saudi capital early this morning

#SaudiArabia #IranWar #Houthis #Yemen

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 15h

US War on #Iran, Day 205 --- #SaudiArabia Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar

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UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 205 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

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September 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM

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The Guardian

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Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air-raid alerts in Saudi capital

Authorities also issued warnings for Jeddah and Yanbu, a major industrial port and home to vital oil facilities Flames and a large plume of black smoke were seen rising above Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday after the government sent air-raid alerts to citizens by phone overnight warning of aerial attacks. Explosions were heard in the capital and firefighters battled to extinguish the flames of a burning fuel tank emblazoned with the logo of the Saudi oil company Aramco near the city’s King Khalid international airport. Continue reading...

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September 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM

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Steve Herman

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Smoke and flames seen near Riyadh airport, causing major flight disruptions as Iran-backed Houthis launch suicide drones targeting Saudi infrastructure. gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump...

Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law; Saudi Arabia on alert amid Houthi threat

New US law expands sanctions on Russia and Iran, targets shadow oil fleet and major buyers, while Saudi Arabia responds to Houthi strikes and regional tensions.

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September 19, 2026 at 2:11 PM

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Carl Quintanilla

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“.. Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.”

REUTERS/Stringer

September 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM

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Shibley Telhami

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Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat. "Flames were visible rising from behind what appeared to be fuel tanks."
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Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat

Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital as attacks by Yemen's Houthi group escalate.

www.reuters.com

September 19, 2026 at 1:23 PM

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Shibley Telhami

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Smoke, flames seen near Riyadh airport, ‘major’ flight disruptions reported

September 19, 2026 at 12:56 PM

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Fared Al Mahlool | فريد المحلول

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Smoke is rising over Riyadh today after last night’s Houthi attacks against the capital city of Saudi Arabia.

September 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM

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Scott Lucas

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2 explosions heard in #Saudi capital #Riyadh amid air raid alert

All-clear later issued

1st alert for area since conflict escalated between #Saudi and #Yemen 's Houthis - Hours after Houthi military spokesperson said they foiled Saudi-backed “criminal attempts” in Yemeni capital Sana'a

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 204 --- #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

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UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 204 - Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

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September 19, 2026 at 4:20 AM