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Houthis
MediaBias News has published 23 stories involving Houthis, 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.
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities and Riyadh Airport
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed on Monday to have attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West crude oil pumping stations and Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi-led coalition stated it destroyed missile launchers in Yemen.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi strikes kill 11 in Yemen; Houthis target Saudi cities
Saudi airstrikes in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, killed 11 people, according to Houthi media. The Saudi-led coalition stated it intercepted two missiles launched by the Houthis towards Saudi cities shortly after the strikes.
Middle East4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Middle EastHSBC CEO: Strait of Hormuz could be redundant in five years
HSBC Group Chief Executive Georges Elhedery stated that investments in alternative logistics routes could make the Strait of Hormuz redundant within five years. The strategic waterway previously handled a fifth of global oil and LNG trade, but regional conflicts have highlighted the risks of dependence.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 30![Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo, September 15, 2026 [Bandar Algaloud/Saudi Royal Court/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-09-15T133315Z_1739277875_RC2PJNAUTU8V_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-CRISIS-EGYPT-SAUDI-1792241573.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · Middle EastEgypt's Sisi seeks parliamentary approval for Saudi defence aid
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorise him to approve any defence assistance requests from Saudi Arabia. The move follows escalating attacks on the kingdom by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis. El-Sisi also confirmed he would not seek to extend his presidency beyond 2030.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Houthis 'behaving very badly' amid Yemen conflict
US President Donald Trump stated that the Houthis in Yemen are 'behaving very badly'. He made the comments to reporters before leaving for Alaska, as a conflict escalation continues in Yemen following the breakdown of a 2022 truce.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi-led coalition strikes Yemen oil facilities amid Houthi threats
The Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes on oil facilities west of Sanaa, Yemen. This action follows a coalition warning for residents to evacuate the area and Houthi threats of a severe response.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSyria’s Information Ministry denies Yemen troop deployment, backs Saudi Arabia
Syria’s Information Ministry rejected claims that Damascus would send troops to Yemen, stressing that any military cooperation must go through official channels and existing bilateral frameworks. The statement also reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia’s security, countering media reports of possible Syrian deployment.
Middle East3 min readTrust 72 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Rise Above $101 Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Oil prices climbed past $101 per barrel as increased attacks in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global energy supplies. Asian stocks declined while US markets reached new highs.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Houthis strike Saudi targets including Riyadh airport and Aramco refinery
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for drone and missile attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh International Airport and an Aramco refinery in Rabigh. Explosions were heard over the Saudi capital. The Saudi-led coalition announced strikes on military targets in Yemen.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Yemen's forces strike Houthi targets amid escalating conflict
Yemen's armed forces conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada early Sunday. This escalation follows a Houthi claim of an attack on a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed it.
Middle East3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 77 · Hype 15 - Conflict & Security · Middle East
Mecca Pact Members to Meet on Iran's Houthi Engagement Proposal
Members of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement will convene an emergency meeting in Riyadh next week to discuss Iran's proposal for political engagement with Yemen's Houthis. Saudi Arabia has accused the Houthis of targeting holy sites.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi-led coalition says Houthis attacked Medina power station
The Saudi-led coalition accused Yemen's Houthi rebels of attacking a power distribution station in Medina that supplies the Prophet's Mosque. A Houthi military source denied involvement, calling the accusation a lie.
Middle East3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle East80 Countries Call for Navigation Rights Restoration in Gulf
A coalition of 80 countries has called for the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Gulf and Red Sea. Meeting at the UN General Assembly, the group condemned attacks by Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels that impede global shipping.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Houthis agreed not to attack US
President Donald Trump stated that Yemen's Houthis have agreed not to attack the United States, according to Fox News. Trump also indicated that he is considering future military action against Iran.
Middle East3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump returns to White House amid Middle East tensions
President Donald Trump cut short his weekend at Camp David to return to the White House on Saturday. The move coincided with a US security alert warning of potential rapid escalation in the Middle East due to the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
Middle East3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 77 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran conveys conditions to US via Qatar, says security chief Rezaei
Iran communicated a set of conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators, with its security chief stating seven demands were delivered. The statements came as Houthi forces intensified attacks on Saudi targets, prompting varied coverage across left, centre and right outlets.
Middle East3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 85 · Hype 12- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi capital and Aramco facilities
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks on sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. The group stated the strikes were retaliation for Saudi attempts to hit Sana'a. Saudi Arabia has not officially confirmed the claims.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Politics · Middle EastUS State Department issues travel advisory for Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, urging citizens to reconsider travel due to risks including Iranian drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, and terrorism. The border region with Yemen is designated a 'Do Not Travel' area.
Middle East3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Crown Prince met US CENTCOM chief amid Houthi escalation
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Monday. The meeting took place amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and its energy infrastructure.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS military personnel assist Saudi Arabia in targeting Houthis
Over 100 US military personnel are on the ground in Saudi Arabia, providing intelligence and targeting support for the kingdom's campaign against the Houthis. The US is sharing intelligence but not participating directly in strikes, operating within a newly established joint command.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Business & Economy · Middle EastHouthis attack Saudi energy sites, wounding 73; oil prices surge
Houthis attacked energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, wounding 73 people and causing oil prices to rise sharply. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed amid heightened regional tensions and Iranian threats against the United States.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis fire six missiles at Yemen’s Mocha port, killing four civilians
The Houthis launched six ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port of Mocha on 14 August 2026, killing four civilians, according to Yemen’s internationally recognised government. The attack escalates tensions between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed forces, with conflicting claims over the targets hit.
Middle East4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi missile and drone strikes kill seven in Yemen’s Mocha port city
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at the Red Sea port city of Mocha, killing at least seven people and wounding around 30, according to the Yemeni military. The attacks targeted residential areas and military sites, with Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claiming strikes on Saudi troop concentrations and weapons depots.
Middle East5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
