Market Chatter: Aramco HQ Reportedly Suffers Heavy Damage from Houthi Attack

08:30 AM EDT, 10/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The headquarters of Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (SASE:2222), d/b/a Saudi Aramco, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, suffered extensive damage from a Tuesday attack by Yemen's Houthi group, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing three people with direct knowledge of the matter. The Houthi attack caused a fire that spread across several floors of the building and continued burning into early Wednesday, according to the report. Operations at the building continued as normal, though some functions were shifted to global offices and some employees were told to work from home, the report noted. Aramco did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)