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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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