Live Updates: Houthis claim responsibility for deadly Saudi Arabia strikes, Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss tensions
Iran rejects US proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz • Tanker struck by drone off coast of Oman • Syria-Saudi Aramco sign deal financing oil imports
Follow us on GoogleHouthi supporters rally to show support for the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sanaa, Yemen October 9, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mohammed al-Mahdi)
'Worst is yet to come:' Houthis claim responsibility for strikes on Saudi airports
The strikes exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi defense capabilities as the kingdom wages an air campaign against the Houthis, who are fighting a ground war in Yemen against the Saudi-backed government
ByREUTERSHouthi supporters rally to show support to the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sanaa, Yemen October 9, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Mohammed al-Mahdi)Go to the full article > >
FAA warns US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights
As Houthis target Saudi Arabia's airports, foreign aviation services and embassies warn airlines and travelers to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia.
ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFSmoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh Sunday, 11th October 2026(photo credit: Social Media/via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
UK Maritime confirms tanker struck by drone in vicinity of Oman's Sohar port
Local authorities are assisting with the crew's evacuation, UKMTO said, adding that the extent of the damage and the environmental impact are currently unknown.
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers have discussed regional tensions, Saudi state news says
The two diplomats discussed escalating tensions in the region in their first publicly reported contact since Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes against Saudi Arabia.
ByREUTERSSaudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud attends a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, (photo credit: Reuters/Kylie Cooper)Go to the full article > >
Syria issues first letter of credit for Saudi Aramco petroleum deal
The bank said the transaction opened a channel for financing oil imports and settling payments through the formal banking system. Saudi Arabia also signed three energy MOUs with Gulf states.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh Tuesday, 6th October 2026(photo credit: Handout via Reuters)Go to the full article > >
'Insufficent': Iranian regime rejects US response to conditions set to reopen Strait of Hormuz
"We presented seven conditions to the Americans and clearly stated that the Strait of Hormuz would not be opened to them, and no negotiations would take place," said Iran's security chief Rezaee.
ByREUTERSA member of a police force stands guard on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Wednesday, 1st April 2026(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >Operation Roaring Lion: What you need to know
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, saying they aimed to create conditions for regime change in Iran.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike on a bunker in Tehran. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in what became the IAF’s largest-ever aerial operation.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the Middle East, targeting Gulf states and US military bases in the region.
Since February 28, ballistic missile attacks on Israel have killed 39 IDF soldiers and 23 civilians, while injuring at least 7,693 others. CENTCOM said 18 US soldiers were also killed.
A ceasefire was announced on April 7 and took effect the following day.
