Houthis

Saudi Arabia says Houthi missile shrapnel falls in Jeddah, Taif, Rabigh after interceptions

Saudi Arabia reported intercepting two Houthi ballistic missiles as the Yemen-based group claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities and major airports.

Houthi supporters rally in solidarity with the movement, in Sana’a, Yemen, Oct. 9.
 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.

US updates Israel travel warning, cites growing threat from Iran-backed Houthis

Elon Musk and Starlink satellites

US has asked Musk to change Starlink services in Ukraine, Middle East for years, fears misuse

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.

Rubio received intel. warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’


Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer

Iran says Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis have not responded to its offer to broker peace talks, as Tehran warns that Egyptian intervention could further escalate the conflict.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart following a meeting in Baghdad on June 28, 2026; illustrative

What does Tom Barrack's warning on Saudi Arabia reveal about US Middle East policy? - analysis

Report in UAE media says Houthis send spiritual advisors to front to encourage troops to believe in 'miracles' as they face Yemen government offensive.

S Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accompanies US President Donald Trump (not seen) during a press conference following the annual NATO Summit at Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on July 8, 2026; illustrative

UK to fly RAF missions defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks

In addition to Typhoon fighter jets, the UK will deploy an Atlas A400M transport aircraft and military advisers, expanding assistance announced in September.

An RAF Typhoon fighter jet is pictured ahead of US President Donald Trump's departure to Washington, D.C., in Lossiemouth, Scotland, Britain, July 29, 2025.

Erdogan accuses Israel of destabilizing Syria, warns Turkey is surrounded by 'ring of fire'

Erdogan accused Israel of undermining stability in Syria, warning that Turkey was surrounded by a "ring of fire" as regional conflicts intensified.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the AK Party headquarters, Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026; illustrative.

Saudi Arabia postpones its 'Davos in the Desert' conference after attacks

Saudi Arabia's annual 'Davos in the Desert' investment summit has been delayed until next year following deadly Houthi strikes on the kingdom's military, energy and civilian infrastructure.

Guests attends walk along a carpect embossed with the logo of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), on the first day of the conference in Riyadh on October 28, 2025. (Illustrative)

Hamas document reveals plan to exploit civilians as Netanyahu warns 'Israel is ready to strike'

Syria condemns IDF incursions into territory • At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government military camp • Egypt seeks approval to send military assistance to Saudis

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting of Egypt's National Defence Council at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, October 18, 2026

Egyptian parliament weighs vote on authorising troop deployment to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthis

Any Egyptian military backing for Saudi Arabia could mark a major escalation in the wider Iran war, which has threatened global energy supplies and sent oil prices soaring.

FILE PHOTO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo, Egypt, September 15, 2026.

Trump has a chance to unite Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel against Iran and the Houthis - opinion

The Houthis are exposing an uncomfortable reality: Saudi Arabia, despite spending hundreds of billions on defense, remains dangerously vulnerable to an Iranian-backed militia.

 Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

How could Israel help Saudi Arabia defend against the Houthis - and at what cost? - analysis

Any cooperation against the Houthis can increase the regional defense connections and defense infrastructure. This helps defend against Iranian-backed threats and Iran’s direct threats.

Members of Houthi security forces sit on a rock at the site of a rally held to commemorate Mawlid, marking the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 25, 2026.

Araghchi says Netanyahu pushing US into war to avoid jail as UAE, Saudi meet amid Houthi strikes

Iran calls on US to accept proposal to reopen Hormuz • Lebanon pushes for halt to Israeli strikes • Russia's top diplomat to visit Iran Monday

An explosion takes place in an area controlled by Israel in southern Lebanon, as seen from the edge of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Lebanon, July 23, 2026.