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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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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.
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Conflict & Security · IsraelYemeni army announces 20 airstrikes on Houthi targets
The Yemeni army announced it carried out 20 airstrikes on Houthi targets in Taiz province over a three-hour period. The spokesman stated the strikes hit movements, reinforcements, personnel, vehicles, and military equipment.
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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.
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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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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41![A man walks in front of a mural symbolising restrictions on shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's key shipping lanes, in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, September 14, 2026 [Osamah Abdulrahman/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ap_6aa85b880ee6f-1789418376.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · Middle EastHouthis Advance on Red Sea Coast, Expanding War Economy
Yemen's Houthi rebels have advanced along the Red Sea coast, capturing the port city of Mocha and pushing towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This territorial gain has intensified scrutiny on the group's extensive financial network, which generates billions of dollars annually through various means, including taxes, customs, and illicit oil sales.
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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 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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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.
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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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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Gulf of Aden near Somalia and Yemen
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Gulf of Aden early Friday morning, near the coasts of Somalia and Yemen. Shaking was reported in both countries, though official magnitude readings varied between geological survey centres.
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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.
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