Missiles Hit Riyadh for the First Time — and Saudi Arabia Skipped Washington for Help Houthi missiles hit Riyadh for the first time as Saudi Arabia turns to Europe, not Washington, for air-defense help. Latin Times · Sep 22
UK backs Saudi Arabia with RAF Voyager refuelling support amid Houthi campaign The UK has stated that it will provide Saudi Arabia with defensive military support, including air-to-air refuelling for Saudi fighter jets, as Riyadh faces a renewed campaign of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The Times of India · Sep 22
Saudi-Sudanese Maritime Border Talks Resurface Amid Shifting Wartime Alliances The unresolved question of Sudan's maritime boundary with Saudi Arabia has returned to the regional agenda, more than half a century after the two countries first negotiated over the Red Sea seabed. inkl · Sep 22
Iran-US war latest: Tehran responds after Trump says they must choose between a peace deal and ‘annihilation’ Trump said the ‘very good’ meeting between Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials lasted for three hours The Independent UK · Sep 22
Is it safe to travel to Riyadh? Latest advice after Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia Latest travel advice after reports of missile and drone launches targeting Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · Sep 21
Yemen's Houthis pledge not to target US ships after Trump cancels strikes A senior Houthi official said Washington reached out after the group's advance to Bab el-Mandeb, as US media reported Trump cancelled planned strikes at the last minute after a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Euronews · Sep 21
Iran-US war latest: Tehran-backed Houthis move to seize Yemen highlands as Trump ‘calls off strikes’ The US president said choices include “wiping them out, letting Iran rot economically, or making a deal” The Independent UK · Sep 21
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
Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign Tensions grow as Trump tells Fox News he is considering ‘wiping Iran out’ after attacks on Riyadh by Houthi rebels The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia Qatar condemned Houthi missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and civilian infrastructure. The United States urged Americans to reconsider travel to West Asia due to escalating regional tensions. Missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi fighters prompted a worldwide caution from the US Department of State. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting… The Economic Times · Sep 20
Watch: Smoke over Riyadh airport after Houthi's major attack on Saudi Arabia On Saturday, Houthi rebels executed a large-scale offensive against Saudi Arabia, causing tremors in the capital, Riyadh, where explosions reverberated. Flight operations at the nearby airport faced delays as Saudi air defenses successfully intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the city. The Houthis boasted of striking key strategic targets, including… The Times of India · Sep 20
Turkey offers support to Saudi military as Houthi attacks test new defence pact Amid rising Houthi threats, Turkey extends military aid to Saudi Arabia, potentially putting the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense agreement to the test. This pact ensures collective defense among member nations under attack. However, Pakistan has confirmed that there are no immediate plans for military action. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is pursuing military… The Times of India · Sep 20
Yemen's Houthi rebels target Riyadh with ballistic missile, Saudi Arabia says Saudi Arabia said Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh and attempted attacks on civilian infrastructure in several locations, with air defences intercepting the strikes. The escalation marks a new front in the Iran war, while fighting has intensified in Yemen and raised concerns over regional security and… The Economic Times · Sep 20
Saudi Arabia claims Houthis tried to attack its capital Riyadh with missiles Saudi Arabia said Saturday that Yemen’s Houthis attempted to strike Riyadh with a ballistic missile, marking the first reported attack on the capital since fighting with the Iran-backed group intensified amid the wider Iran war. The Times of India · Sep 19
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19 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
Euronews · Sep 19 Yemen’s Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh and the port of Yanbu Yemen’s Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu after Saudi Arabia issued alerts over a “hostile aerial threat”. Black smoke was seen at Riyadh airport, but authorities reported no casualties or damage.
France 24 · Sep 19 Saudi Arabia says air defences intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting of Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the rebels. The confirmation came hours after the Houthis said they targeted "sensitive sites" in Saudi Arabia.
The Times of India · Sep 19 Flames, huge plume of black smoke seen near Riyadh airport amid Houthi strikes Flames and a large plume of black smoke were seen rising near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, following reported Houthi strikes, according to an eyewitness.
France 24 · Sep 19 US fears wider Middle East escalation after Houthis attack Riyadh The United States warned Saturday that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. The attack prompted US President Donald Trump to cut short a weekend at a secluded presidential complex in…
The Economic Times · Sep 19 Smoke visible near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia issues all-clear A large plume of smoke was seen near Riyadh’s main airport after explosions and overnight alerts warned of potential danger around the Saudi capital. The alerts came amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group, which has targeted Saudi vessels and threatened key Red Sea shipping routes. The…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19 Pact with Saudi Arabia threatens to draw Pakistan into Middle East conflict Activation of mutual defence agreement by Riyadh as fighting with Houthis escalates would have wide-reaching repercussions for Islamabad
The Economic Times · Sep 19 Riyadh issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen Explosions were heard in Riyadh early Saturday after Saudi Arabia issued its first air raid alert in the capital since fighting resumed in Yemen in July.
Latin Times · Sep 18 Trump Seals Massive Saudi Arms Deal While Weighing All-Out Iran Strike — 'Annihilate' or Negotiate? Trump weighs striking Iran as the US clears 48 F-35s for Saudi Arabia at $24.3 billion. What the package includes and why each jet carries that price tag.
International Business Times · Sep 18 Aramco Reportedly Tells European Buyers It Doesn't Have Crude For Next Month. Oil Reversed All Losses. Riyadh's exports have been severely disrupted after Yemen's Houthi rebels began targeting its shipments through the Red Sea and its key East-West pipeline was hit last week.
The Times of India · Sep 18 'Graveyard of Saudi ambition': Why the Houthis remain Riyadh's biggest headache Yemen has long been described as the graveyard of Saudi ambition. And this month Riyadh learnt its latest lesson.