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  1. Houthis attacked critical infrastructure in Dhahran and Riyadh while Saudi Arabia invested in American fighter jets and deployed Patriot systems.

Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Infrastructure, Targeting Aramco Facilities

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 18
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What happened

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The Houthis issued a warning to the House of Saud that continued attacks would result in the loss of oil infrastructure and the entire economy. Ballistic missiles and drones from the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dammam, the Aramco refinery in Riyadh, and the Aramco refinery in Rabigh.

From greanvillepost.com

Why it matters

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Oil export revenues account for over 60% of Saudi Arabia’s fiscal income. The Houthis now de facto control Saudi Arabia’s oil export routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Houthis attacked critical infrastructure in Dhahran and Riyadh while Saudi Arabia invested in American fighter jets and deployed Patriot systems.

From greanvillepost.com

Who's involved

  • HouthisYemeni Islamist organization issuing threats and conducting missile attacks.
  • House of SaudRoyal family of Saudi Arabia facing threats to its economic stability.
  • Saudi AramcoSaudi Arabian state-owned petroleum company whose facilities were targeted.
  • Saudi ArabiaCountry whose oil infrastructure and fiscal income are directly threatened.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Saudi ArabiaSpeculative

    Saudi Arabia might face reduced oil export revenues due to the threat against its infrastructure.

  • Saudi AramcoSpeculative

    Saudi Aramco could see increased operational costs or supply disruptions following attacks on its refineries and headquarters.

  • HormuzSpeculative

    Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz might face higher shipping insurance costs due to disruption.

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