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Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca as Saudi Arabia says that Islam's holiest city is a “red line” for the kingdom

The Independent UK

US raises Saudi Arabia travel risk to 'Level 3' amid Houthi attacks

The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia amid renewed security threats from Iranian missile and drone attacks, armed conflict and terrorism. It also issued a separate Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning for the Yemen border.

The Times of India

Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet, deny targeting Mecca

Saudi Arabia vowed it would not hesitate to take "deterrent measures" against the Houthis after alerts were issued over possible drone attacks near Islam's holiest site, the first such alerts since the Iran war began in February.

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Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

Saudi Arabia and its allies have repeatedly turned to airstrikes to weaken Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, but the rebels have expanded their arsenal, manpower and reach. With control over mountainous territory, access to Iranian expertise and weapons, and the ability to threaten oil infrastructure and Red Sea shipping, defeating them remains…

The Economic Times

Houthi rebels accused of targeting Mecca with drone as Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’

The Yemeni group has escalated attacks on the Saudi-led coalition amid a push west to squeeze traffic from the Red Sea

The Independent UK

Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement

Thousands of Yemenis are fleeing renewed fighting and arriving at makeshift Al Kadha camp in Taiz. The UN says 125,000 people have been displaced in the past two weeks.

Euronews

Why Yemen’s Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who are now advancing on a key maritime checkpoint and striking Saudi oil facilities, have been at war for years

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The Houthis have further tightened their grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the world

In recent days, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have moved with lightning speed along the Red Sea coast, taking control of the vital port of Mocha and strategic islands in the Red Sea near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The Conversation

US military says it destroyed 2 small Iranian boats trying to steal a sea drone

The US military destroyed two Iranian boats attempting to seize a drone ship. This incident occurred in waters off Iran, escalating recent tensions between the two nations. Global oil markets face further pressure from increased attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen. The conflict has significantly impacted oil prices and poses…

The Economic Times

'Nauseating lie': Houthis deny targeting Mecca; claim strike on Saudi F-15

For the first time ever in the history of the Islamic holy city, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued an emergency alert warning of a possible hostile aerial attack in Mecca.

The Times of India

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes and Saudi oil infrastructure significantly. The Houthi advances have also intensified the conflict within Yemen itself. Egypt's backing offers political influence and international rallying for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom faces difficult…

The Economic Times

Pakistan abandons Mecca pact ally Saudi Arabia in fight against Houthis in Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Kingdom reaches out to rival Israel for help

Saudi Arabia has indirectly approached Israel for intelligence assistance against the Houthis through US Central Command, despite not recognising Israel or maintaining diplomatic ties with it. The outreach comes as Houthi forces impose a maritime blockade threatening Saudi economic and energy interests, while Pakistan, a partner in the Mecca defence…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict ‘hopefully’ nearing end and claims to be in direct talks with Tehran

Iran dismissed Donald Trump’s renewed claims that the Islamic Republic is seeking a quick deal to end the war

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca

Iran-aligned group rejects claim it targeted Mecca, while Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemns attack

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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ over holy sites

Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, the Saudi-led coalition said. The incident marked the second reported Houthi attempt to target the holy city. Saudi Arabia issued security alerts amid escalating attacks by Iran-aligned fighters across the kingdom.

France 24

First Hormuz, now the Red Sea? Oil spikes as Saudis sucked into Yemen spiral

First, there was US President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to strike Iran. Then, came the quagmire of a war without an exit strategy. Now, six months later, with access to the Strait of Hormuz all but shut, global shipping has taken another hit the other end of the Arabian Peninsula.…

The Independent UK

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is seeking back from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

The Guardian - UK

Houthis threaten more Saudi strikes as UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen

Estimated 100,000 Yemenis displaced amid renewed fighting as Qatar sounds alarm over Bab al-Mandab strait

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Saudi Arabia issues brief danger alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Taif amid Houthi escalation

Saudi Arabia’s civil defence on Tuesday issued brief alerts warning of potential danger in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif amid an escalation in attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen. The alert for Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest site, was the first such warning during the latest escalation, but authorities said…

The National (Scotland)

UK complicity in Yemen airstrikes laid bare in fresh report

THE UK has been urged not to make itself "complicit in further harm" in Yemen after a report laid bare the hundreds of lives lost in US…

The Times of India

Saudi seeks Israel’s help as Pakistan keeps troops out of Houthi conflict

Israel and Saudi Arabia have held talks mediated by the US Central Command aimed at helping Riyadh defend itself against Houthi attacks through intelligence assistance, as cited by The Jerusalem Post.

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia using Chinese DF-15A missile in Yemen? Wreckage from explosion site points towards dragon's hand

Saudi Arabia may have deployed a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile in Yemen, with suspected missile debris found in Marib Governorate raising questions about a previously undisclosed capability. Open-source analysts have linked the debris to Riyadh, but the missile identification and Saudi ownership have not been independently confirmed.

The Independent UK

Houthi official says Saudi airstrikes leave 3 dead, and other Mideast developments

A Houthi spokesperson says Saudi airstrikes have left three people dead in the Yemen's southwest

The Independent UK

Fuel shortage in Yemen hampers migrants fleeing conflict and seeking safety in Djibouti

A fuel shortage in Yemen is hampering the movement of people fleeing the country’s escalating fighting and seeking safety across the Red Sea in Djibouti

The Guardian - AU

Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch

The Yemen militant group captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, new the chokepoint of Bab al-Mandab strait

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