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Houthi rebels
MediaBias News has published 33 stories involving Houthi rebels, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Business & Economy · Middle EastBrent Crude Oil Futures Exceed $114 Per Barrel Amid Geopolitical Fears
Brent crude oil futures surpassed $114 per barrel, reaching their highest point since April or May 2026. The surge is attributed to Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia and concerns over potential US/Israeli strikes on Iran, which have heightened fears of supply disruptions.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastBrent Crude Tops $111 After Saudi Oil Field Attack
Brent crude oil prices surpassed $111 per barrel following a drone attack on a Saudi oil field that killed at least one person. The incident, attributed to Houthi rebels, has heightened fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS Reduces Middle East Military Presence Amid Regional Threats
The United States has quietly reduced its military presence at bases across the Middle East in recent days. The State Department has also ordered a reduction of non-essential staff and their families from diplomatic posts in Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi attacks.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi coalition intercepts four to five drones
The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed four to five drones launched toward Saudi Arabia. The incidents took place in the Medina and Eastern regions, with coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki confirming the operation.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels kill 53 in Yemen military camp attack
Houthi rebels attacked a military training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province with ballistic missiles, killing at least 53 members of the internal security forces and wounding approximately 200. The attack occurs amid a surge in fighting in the country.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump says Israel aided Saudis against Houthis, Abraham Accords closer
Donald Trump has stated that Israel has been assisting Saudi Arabia in its fight against Houthi rebels. He also expressed optimism that Saudi Arabia could join the Abraham Accords, suggesting normalization between the two nations is closer than ever.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels strike Saudi airport, seize territory
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have repeatedly struck Saudi Arabia's main international airport and seized territory near a vital shipping chokepoint, demonstrating increased military capabilities. Saudi Arabia has struggled to counter these attacks, despite superior weaponry, as previous air campaigns have yielded limited success.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones
Saudi Arabia's coalition forces announced the interception of multiple aerial threats, including three drones and two cruise missiles over the Red Sea. A ballistic missile was also destroyed over Yanbu, the kingdom's primary oil terminal, amid ongoing conflict with Houthi rebels.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi Rebels Attempt Ballistic Missile Production with Chinese Parts
Houthi rebels are reportedly attempting to produce their own medium-range ballistic missiles using components supplied from China. These missiles, modeled on Iran's Kheibar Shekan, could potentially reach Saudi Arabia and Israel.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis warn civilians to evacuate Saudi Aramco facilities
Yemen's Houthi rebels have warned civilians and employees to evacuate Saudi Aramco oil facilities, declaring them legitimate targets. This follows an evacuation warning issued by the Saudi-led coalition for a facility in Sanaa.
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Saudi-led coalition asks Sanaa residents to evacuate oil facility
The Saudi-led coalition asked civilians to evacuate the area around the Yemen Petroleum Company in Sanaa ahead of planned operations. Houthi rebels stated a harsh response would follow.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels claim Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels reported that Saudi Arabia conducted multiple airstrikes overnight. The targeted areas included Yemen's northern border with Saudi Arabia and its western coastline. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to the claims.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi Rebels Encircle Taiz, Yemen, Cutting Off Supplies
Houthi rebels have encircled Taiz, Yemen, a city of over one million people, cutting off most access to supplies. Residents fear running out of food and fuel, recalling a previous, harsh siege. Explosions are audible in surrounding areas, with some strikes hitting the city.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia Investigates Air Defense Failure After Deadly Riyadh Airport Attack
Saudi Arabia is investigating a failure in its air defense systems after a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300. The investigation aims to understand how the barrage of missiles and drones was not intercepted, with initial findings suggesting a tactic of using drones to precede missile strikes.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia low on interceptor missiles amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia is reportedly running low on interceptor missiles needed to defend against escalating Houthi attacks. The kingdom is shifting air defence systems to protect key infrastructure and palaces, according to reports citing Saudi officials.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastMissile strike on Riyadh airport kills 12, injures over 300
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities reported. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels, while US President Donald Trump stated the US was evaluating joining strikes against the group.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's government launches Red Sea coast offensive against Houthis
Forces of Yemen's internationally recognized government began a major offensive on Monday against Houthi rebels on the Red Sea coast, supported by an intensified air campaign from the Saudi-led coalition. The Houthis had seized the town of Turbah on Sunday.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi coalition calls Houthi Riyadh attack claims misleading
The Saudi-led coalition has dismissed claims by Houthi rebels of an attack on Riyadh as misleading. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki stated the Houthis are attempting to divert attention from battlefield losses. Yemeni government forces reported killing at least 700 rebels in recent operations.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSmoke and fire seen near Riyadh Aramco facility
A large plume of smoke and fire was seen near a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday. Saudi authorities have not immediately confirmed the incident, which occurs amid escalating regional tensions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastExplosions heard in Sanaa, Yemen
Loud explosions were heard in Sanaa, Yemen, on Thursday night. The Houthi-controlled capital was reportedly targeted, with footage suggesting airstrikes. The Houthi-affiliated SABA news agency blamed Saudi aggression.
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Politics · Middle EastEnergy Department Engineer Arrested for Alleged Houthi Support
A Department of Energy electrical engineer, Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, has been arrested and charged with providing material support to the Houthi rebels. The FBI alleges he purchased materials for homemade explosives and drones and traveled to Yemen.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPakistan Pledges Military Support for Saudi Arabia Against Houthis
Pakistan's defense minister stated the country will use all available means to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This commitment comes under a new mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, signed on August 7.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia confirms Houthi missile attack on Riyadh
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attempted ballistic missile attack on its capital, Riyadh, by Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led coalition stated the missile was intercepted. The Houthis claimed to have targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and oil facilities in Yanbu, reporting significant fires.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia intercepts drone south of Mecca, blames Houthis
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted a drone south of Mecca, an act the kingdom attributed to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis have denied targeting the holy city, which Saudi Arabia declared a 'red line'.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Houthi Rebels Seize Red Sea Islands
Yemen's Houthi rebels have captured the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea. This move strengthens their control over a vital maritime shipping route and pushes them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Attacks and Diplomatic Setbacks
Oil prices surged on Monday, with Brent crude reaching $107.51 per barrel and WTI crude at $102.32. Attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia and incidents in the Strait of Hormuz contributed to the rise, alongside the postponement of a meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf powers.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen group used AI for guided weapons, Anthropic reports
AI company Anthropic reported that a group in northern Yemen used its Claude chatbot to develop guidance software for weapons, including a guided rocket and a ballistic missile. The company banned the accounts after detecting the activity.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen prison airstrike death toll reaches 23
Rescuers in Yemen have recovered more bodies from a prison destroyed by an airstrike, bringing the death toll to 23. Seven people remain missing. The incident occurs amid escalating conflict between Houthi rebels and a Saudi-led coalition, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20![A screengrab taken from a video made available by the Houthis shows smoke and balls of fire rising from trucks at a camp of the Saudi-backed government forces following an alleged Houthi missile strike in the eastern province of Hadramout, Yemen [EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/epa_6a9f3aed0c0f-1788820205.jpg?resize=1634%2C1080&quality=80)
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels accuse Saudi Arabia of prison strike in Yemen
Houthi rebels in Yemen have accused Saudi Arabia of striking a prison in the northern Jawf province. The rebels claim the attack killed seven people, including a child, and wounded at least seven others. The incident occurred as government forces advanced on multiple fronts.
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Tanker hit by projectile in Red Sea, fire erupts on deck
A tanker in the Red Sea was struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire on its main deck. All crew members are reported safe, and no environmental damage has occurred. The incident took place near the Saudi port of Yanbu.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi forces report missile attack on Saudi vessels near Yemen coast
Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi military landing ship and four escort vessels off Mocha or Hodeidah. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed an attack in the area on 11 August killed at least seven crew members. Saudi Arabia has not responded to the claim.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi attack kills six including three Pakistanis off Yemen
A Houthi attack on a ship in the Red Sea killed six people, including three Pakistani nationals, Yemen’s coastguard reported. Pakistan’s foreign minister called the strike a violation of international law, while outlets diverged on whether the vessel was commercial or unspecified.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi missile and drone attacks hit Mokha port and Saudi Aramco refinery
Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s Mokha port and a Saudi Aramco refinery on 9 August 2026, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens. The strikes targeted military installations and residential areas, escalating regional instability and disrupting shipping routes near the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
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