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Houthis attack Saudi defence ministry in Riyadh; bomb airport, airbase & refinery

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified since September, opening another volatile front in the wider US-Israeli war on Iran. Saudi Arabia ships nearly all its oil exports through two major ports, Ras Tanura on the Gulf coast and Yanbu on the Red Sea. The Houthis have previously targeted Yanbu,…

The Times of India · Oct 27

Houthis Claim Strikes on Saudi Aramco Oil Refinery After Coalition Airstrikes Reportedly Kill 16

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities, an oil refinery, airports and military sites, while reports of Saudi airstrikes raised fresh concerns over civilian casualties.

International Business Times UK · Oct 24

Saudi issues 'potential danger' warning for Mecca, Jeddah

Saudi Arabia's civil defence agency issued warnings of potential danger for several western provinces including Mecca. The alerts concerned major cities like Jeddah, Taif, and Yanbu and were quickly rescinded. Residents were advised to seek safety as Yemeni Houthis targeted the kingdom's infrastructure in recent conflicts. Interceptions of ballistic missiles…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

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Houthis say Saudi strikes kill 11 after missiles intercepted

Saudi airstrikes in the Yemeni capital Sanaa reportedly killed 11 civilians amid recent escalations. Houthi forces have intensified missile attacks targeting Saudi cities, raising security concerns across the region. The Saudi-led coalition claimed to have intercepted two incoming Houthi missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu. As tensions rise, foreign diplomats…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Macron visits Riyadh to show solidarity amid Houthi attacks, ease tensions at home via fuel deal

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid an unannounced visit to Riyadh in a bid to underscore French support for the kingdom amid intensified attacks by Houthi rebels and an attempt to ease tensions at home by securing oil and diesel imports.

France 24 · Oct 21

As Houthi Strikes Escalate, France and Britain Move to Shield Saudi Oil Exports

France will send troops, radar and air defenses to guard Saudi Arabia's Yanbu oil hub as Britain adds an RAF tanker to back Saudi jets.

Latin Times · Sep 25

France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route

France will send troops and defence systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, which is key for energy transport, French President Emmanuel Macron has said in a TV interview. He also denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25

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Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect Yanbu

Yanbu serves as the kingdom's primary crude export terminal on the Red Sea and is connected to its oil-producing regions near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline.

Euronews · Sep 25

Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week high

The ⁠Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said the missiles were ⁠aimed at Taif and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea, the main alternative route for Saudi oil

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25

Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port

Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, according to sources cited by…

France 24 · Sep 24

Macron says 'CIA did not inform French services' of possible Russian drone attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central Intelligence Agency had warned European governments of possible Russian drone attacks from the Mediterranean. He also said in a primetime TV interview that France will send troops and defence systems to Saudi…

France 24 · Sep 24

Saudi Arabia issues civil defence alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk; flags 'potential danger'

Saudi Arabia’s civil defence authorities on Thursday issued alerts warning of potential danger in Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk, advising residents to exercise caution and follow official instructions. The nature and extent of the potential danger were not immediately clear.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

US issues security alert for their government employees in Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks

The United States issued a security alert for its mission in Saudi Arabia. US government employees require special authorization for travel to Taif and Yanbu. This action follows Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi cities. Saudi authorities reported an aerial threat and an explosion near Riyadh. Qatar condemned the…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital

Authorities issued warnings for city in first such alerts for Riyadh since fighting with Iran-backed Houthis escalated in July

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

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Euronews · Sep 17

How a Saudi pipeline attack is putting Europe’s oil security to the test

A prolonged disruption to Saudi supplies could force European refiners to scramble for alternative grades, potentially raising their costs or cutting fuel output. A shortage of diesel could quickly translate into higher costs for haulers, farmers, businesses and consumers.

Euronews · Sep 16

No comment from Riyadh on oil delivery cancellations as scale of disruption remains unclear

The pipeline shutdown has put pressure on Saudi oil supplies to Europe as further conflict in the region threatens shipping routes. Riyadh has yet to comment on reports that some refiners face delays until November.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Oil falls as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns

Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after a surprising increase in U.S. crude inventories. Compounding the situation, Saudi Arabia decided to suspend loadings at the Yanbu port in the wake of an East-West pipeline attack, heightening concerns about global supply. Protests in Libya also led to some oil field operations…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Oil jumps over $3 as Saudi export halt, Libya outages stoke supply fears

Oil prices jump more than $3 as Saudi Arabia suspends oil loadings at Yanbu and Libya halts output at three oil fields. Supply concerns deepen as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falls, while attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine push US diesel futures to a more than…

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Euronews · Sep 14

Saudi pipeline shutdown threatens oil exports to Europe and Asia as kingdom relies on stored supplies

The pipeline disruption comes as Gulf oil exports have already fallen sharply and shipping routes face further threats. With no restart date announced, the impact on deliveries to Europe and Asia depends on how long the shutdown lasts.

The Times of India · Sep 14

Houthi drone attack: Saudi oil stocks could run dry soon if key pipeline remains shut

Saudi Arabia's oil exports face imminent disruption from drone attacks on a key pipeline. The kingdom has only a few days of oil stocks remaining for export. This shutdown threatens to remove a significant portion of global oil supply from markets. The east-west pipeline is crucial for bypassing the Strait…

The Independent UK · Sep 11

The Houthi advance in Yemen raises concerns about a key shipping choke point

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured the Red Sea port of Mokha and the strategic island of Mayun in Yemen

The Economic Times · Sep 11

New problem shaping up for the oil market as Hormuz remains shut

Houthi forces have seized Perim Island, threatening the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait shipping lane. This development occurs as the Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruptions, impacting global oil flows. Saudi Arabia increasingly relies on the Red Sea route, which is now at risk from these advances. Higher oil and diesel…

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Saudi Arabia Bypassed Hormuz With a Red Sea Oil Route, Now Houthis Threaten It Too

Saudi Arabia is relying on its East-West Pipeline to bypass disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping, but Houthi advances near Bab el-Mandeb are increasing risks for Red Sea oil exports.

Euronews · Aug 24

Houthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in latest Red Sea escalation

The missile struck a tanker 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, setting it ablaze, in the latest strike under the Houthis' announced blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening its ability to export millions of barrels of crude oil per day.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Saudi Red Sea oil exports go 'dark' as Houthi attack threat grows

Saudi crude exports are vanishing from view as tankers switch off tracking signals. This Houthi threat is creating wide discrepancies in Saudi export estimates. All recent Yanbu crude loadings have been conducted without visible tracking signals. Meanwhile, Saudi crude loadings from Egypt's Sidi Kerir have hit record levels. This shift…

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