In a sharp escalation of direct military hostilities, Yemen's Houthi rebels issued counter-evacuation warnings on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) instructing all personnel and civilians to immediately distance themselves from three critical Saudi strategic installations: Saudi Aramco's headquarters in Dammam, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and Riyadh's Aramco oil refinery.
According to reports by Al Mayadeen, the Houthi leadership declared that if the Saudi-led coalition proceeds with announced airstrikes targeting petroleum infrastructure in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, retaliatory missile and drone salvos will immediately target these key Saudi energy and aviation hubs. The warning came hot on the heels of the coalition's evacuation notice for Sanaa's Al-Sabaha central station. Meanwhile, Saudi air defense forces successfully intercepted fresh explosive-laden drones launched toward Riyadh earlier in the day, though military spokespersons have not disclosed specific targeting details.
The tit-for-tat threats underscore the deepening crisis following Saturday's unprecedented ballistic missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport, which resulted in 12 fatalities—including two Bangladeshi nationals—and over 300 injuries, pushing regional energy and transport security to the brink.
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