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Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade threats over oil facilities

The Houthis threatened Aramco after Saudi authorities issued an evacuation notice for an oil facility in Sanaa; fuel prices are the worry.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:33 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Trade Threats Targeting Oil Facilities”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:33 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Houthis.
BBN covered this story before: Giants Brigades emerge as lead force against Houthis; Delhi youth… (October 12).

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The New York TimesSaudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Trade Threats Targeting Oil Facilities

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSaudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis are trading threats over oil facilities this morning, and the risk of a wider Middle East conflict is growing.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Times reports the Iran-backed militia has threatened to attack the Saudi energy giant Aramco, something it has done before.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe threat came after Saudi authorities issued an evacuation notice to an oil facility in the Yemeni capital.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFor people here, the worry is fuel. Oil facilities in the crossfire can push prices at the pump, so that is what we are watching.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe pattern is the concern. A warning, a threat, then a counter-threat, and each side is now on record.