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MediaBias News has published 45 stories involving Saudi Arabia, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · Middle EastGreek Patriots Intercept Ballistic Missile and Drone Over Saudi Arabia
Greek military personnel operating Patriot missile defence systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The incident occurred in the Yanbu region, a key area for oil refining facilities.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastNauman Mahmood appointed first Secretary General of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). The General Secretariat of the alliance will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Middle East3 min readTrust 72 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Politics · Middle EastPutin and Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Regional Security
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation to discuss regional developments, bilateral relations, and efforts to achieve security and stability. They also addressed the negative repercussions of regional escalation on maritime security and the global economy.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
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.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · 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 
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSuicide bombing at Kohat police headquarters kills at least 20, injures dozens
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle bomb at a mosque within Kohat’s police headquarters on 18 September 2026. At least 20‑21 people died, most of them police officers, and dozens were injured. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · Middle EastEU naval mission Operation Aspides raises Red Sea alert level
The European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea, Operation Aspides, has raised its alert level. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the decision, citing Houthi attacks and a deteriorating security situation. Kallas stated that Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are unacceptable and harm the global economy.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
Middle East2 min readTrust 68 · Craft 77 · Hype 15- Politics · Middle East
US Senators Demand Details on Saudi Nuclear Deal
A bipartisan group of US senators has formally requested the Trump administration disclose details of a proposed civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. The lawmakers are specifically asking for the release of two accompanying "side letters."
Middle East1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20 
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 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'.
Middle East2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis Claim Downing of Saudi F-15 Jet Over Marib
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for shooting down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province. He also alleged Saudi Arabia conducted over 450 airstrikes this week and that other Saudi aircraft were forced to withdraw. Saudi authorities have not confirmed these claims.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastPentagon report: Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to US facilities
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
Middle East3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 55
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.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
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.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Business & Economy · Middle East
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Drone Attacks
Saudi Arabia has shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq. The closure removes a key route for oil exports, potentially impacting four percent of global supply and driving up crude prices.
Middle East3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 28 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSatellite data shows fire near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
Middle East3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 85 · Hype 30
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
Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Houthis aided Iraqi militias in Saudi oil facility attacks, officials say
Regional officials state that Yemen's Houthi rebels assisted Iraqi militias in planning and executing drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July. The US and Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastRubio claims Iran behind Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed Iran is behind recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating the rebels act as proxies for Tehran. The conflict is occurring amid broader regional tensions and uncertainty in oil exports.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45![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.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · Middle EastMiddle East conflict pushes oil prices higher, Asian markets mixed
Asian shares and U.S. futures showed mixed performance on Tuesday as escalating conflict in the Middle East, driven by Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities, pushed oil prices higher. China reported a significant jump in exports for August.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle East9/11 lawsuit figure Omar al-Bayoumi filmed paintballing with al-Qaeda leader
Newly released video shows Omar al-Bayoumi, a key figure in a $1 trillion lawsuit by 9/11 families against Saudi Arabia, playing paintball with Anwar al-Awlaki. The FBI had the footage shortly after the 2001 attacks but did not release it publicly.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 30
Business & Economy · RussiaOPEC+ maintains October oil output quotas amid Iran war
OPEC+ has decided to keep its oil production quotas unchanged for October. The decision comes as the Iran war continues to disrupt oil exports, limiting the group's influence on prices and market share. Focus is now shifting towards debates over 2027 quotas.
Russia3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Politics · Middle EastUS approves $5.75bn military sales to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved two military equipment sales to Saudi Arabia totaling $5.75 billion. The deals include Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extend Range (JDAM-ER) and engines for Abrams tanks, with Boeing and Honeywell as prime contractors.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan prepare roadmap for defence pact expansion
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are developing a plan for other countries to join their joint defence pact, signed on August 7. Six to seven Muslim-majority nations have reportedly shown interest in becoming members of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
Middle East3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Increase Amid New Shipping Methods
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing, with Kuwait and Qatar restoring 70% of pre-war levels. Traders have developed new methods, including ship-to-ship transfers, to mitigate risks in the vital waterway.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Business & EconomyFrance and Saudi Arabia Sign Deal for Three Paris Theme Parks
France and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding for a €6 billion Saudi investment to build three theme parks near Paris. The project, led by Qiddiya, is expected to create 22,000 direct jobs and includes a manga-themed park.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Conflict & Security · Middle East
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.
Middle East3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
Politics · Middle EastIran security chief threatens neighbours over US economic measures
Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, has threatened that any neighbouring country joining the US economic measures against Iran would be considered an enemy. He stated their interests would be targeted and accused the US of increasing global nuclear insecurity.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthi rebels claim drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Najran airport and Aramco site
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they carried out two drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Najran airport and an Aramco facility on 20 August 2026. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the strikes at the time of reporting. The claims follow heightened tensions and a warning from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
Middle East4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastArmed group seizes tanker in Gulf of Aden, diverts it toward Somalia
A tanker was boarded by six armed people in the Gulf of Aden on 20 August 2026 and redirected toward Somalia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. No group has claimed responsibility, and the crew’s safety remains unclear. Regional tensions have risen since July after Yemen’s Houthi group announced a ban on vessels linked to Saudi Arabia.
Middle East4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
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.
Middle East5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Mecca defence pact as Trump hails agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August, pledging that an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all. US President Donald Trump welcomed the pact on Truth Social, describing it as a major move toward collective security in the Middle East.
Middle East4 min readTrust 72 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · Middle EastEight Muslim-majority states condemn Israel over rejected Gaza peace plan
The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement on 16 August 2026 condemning Israel’s rejection of US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza. Israel insists no military pullout will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed, while the signatories say the refusal undermines peace efforts.
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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 EastSaudi Arabia launches drone task force and maritime alliance as US CENTCOM chief meets Crown Prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on 14 August 2026. The meeting coincided with the launch of a 13-nation maritime alliance and CENTCOM’s announcement of Task Force Falcon Strike, a multinational attack-drone task force.
Middle East4 min readTrust 86 · 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
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.
Middle East5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 28
Conflict & Security · Middle EastEight Arab and Muslim nations condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza as violations of international law
Eight Arab and Muslim countries issued a joint statement condemning Israeli attacks on Gaza, citing violations of international law, targeting of healthcare facilities, and civilian casualties. The ministers warned that continued strikes could undermine the US-backed plan to end the conflict and called for UN Security Council intervention.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump cancels planned Iran escalation after military warnings
President Trump called off a planned military escalation against Iran after warnings from military advisors about high casualties and low missile stocks. The US has evacuated bases in Iraq and relocated forces to Israel, while Iran denies negotiations and threatens retaliation against regional energy infrastructure.
Middle East5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 58
