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“And don't forget Saudi Arabia is struggling now to protect its airports and oil facilities from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.”

“…vers granted in June, a reduction in the US military presence in the region, recognition of new shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz designated by Iran and Oman, and an end to the conflict on all fronts, including Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, said…”

“Defences “intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile” targeting Saudi Arabia’s southern region, said coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki in a statement on Monday.”

“Houthis repeat threats against Saudi oil giant, aviation AI generated SANAA – Houthi media, citing an anonymous military official, on Nov 1 repeated threats against Saudi oil giant Aramco and aviation in the kingdom.”

“The group has repeatedly denied aiming at Islam’s two holiest cities, while claiming responsibility for attacks on the Saudi capital, airports and oil infrastructure.”

“…the US-based Nuclear Threat Initiative, said it is entirely unclear what would be achieved through extensive air strikes against Iran’s infrastructure, considering that Trump earlier this week bemoaned that Iran has focused on rebuilding after earlier…”

“But the IAEA has not had access to key nuclear facilities in Iran since the US and Israel launched a 12-day war against the country in June 2025, which included attacks on key Iranian nuclear sites, such as the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan facilities.”

“Cross-border attacks involving the Saudi-led coalition, which backs Yemen's internationally recognised government, and the Houthis, who control the capital Sanaa, have intensified amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, opening another front in the conflict.”

“Sept. 19 (UPI) -- The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen said they carried out drone and missile attacks on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, near the airport and energy sites on the country's Red Sea coast.”

“Saudi Arabia meanwhile has scrambled to contain the fallout of the Houthis’ attacks on its territory.”

“Saudi Arabia meanwhile seemed to contain the fallout of the Houthis’ attacks on its territory.”

“UN Security Council slams ‘escalatory’ Houthi attacks AI generated NEW YORK – The UN Security Council issued a joint statement on Oct 15 condemning the “escalatory” attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, including “reckless strikes” on Riyadh’s…”

“Deadly attacks on Saudi Arabian airports in recent days, plunging air travel across the kingdom into chaos, have marked a dangerous new escalation in the country's long-running conflict with Yemen's Houthi rebels.”

“Pilgrims caught up in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Oct 14 - Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to visit Islam's holiest sites may not have anticipated being caught up in an air war, but some experienced an attack by Yemen's Houthis first hand and others have…”

“Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said the attacks on the two airports killed three people.”

“Houthis, Saudi-led forces claim victories as Yemen fighting rages on Saudi Arabia’s Jazan and Najran airports were attacked as Saudi-led gov’t forces launched air strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen and claimed control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait.”

“Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Oct 5 to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the…”

“On Wednesday, the Houthis vowed to continue attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, and on Thursday a cruise missile was intercepted over the Medina region.”

“Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit RIYADH, Oct 14 - Yemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and said they struck the headquarters of oil…”

“An Aramco building in Dhahran caught fire, and four people were wounded by intercepted missile debris in Riyadh, as Houthi attacks continued after a strike on the capital’s airport killed 13 people in the worst attack on Saudi soil since 2015.”

“Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia test limits of Mecca regional security pact Turkey and Pakistan are unlikely to intervene despite the deal’s terms, which could hobble its deterrent effect, analysts say Just a month after Saudi Arabia signed a regional mutual…”

“… Pakistan are rushing their military chiefs to Riyadh in response to a call from Saudi Arabia for an urgent meeting on implementing their mutual defence agreement, amid the escalating war against the Houthis in Yemen that has spilled over into Saudi…”

“Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti called on soldiers to be ready to lay down their lives to fight the Houthis, according to the Saudi state news agency.”

“The circumstances remained unclear, though the Houthis have claimed several attacks on facilities belonging to Aramco, majority-owned by the Saudi state, in recent months.”

“Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh and the Khurais area, claiming the strikes triggered major fires at the targeted sites, newsy agency Reuters reported.”

“Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki’s remarks came on Saturday after the Houthis claimed ballistic missile and drone attacks on an Aramco oil facility near Riyadh.”

“The strategic objective must therefore be deterrence: Convincing the Houthis that attacks on Saudi territory will impose costs greater than any political or military benefit they expect to obtain.”

“The Houthis have demonstrated their missile and drone capabilities during the Yemen war in attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, targeting oil installations and vital infrastructure.”

“The Houthis on Tuesday said they targeted Saudi energy sites belonging to oil giant Aramco in southern areas, with the group’s military spokesperson calling it “a broad operation”.”

“The Houthis also launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday.”

“The Houthis engaged in a large-scale offensive last week against government forces backed by Saudi Arabia, while also launching attacks on Saudi territory that left dozens wounded, leading Riyadh to respond with daily strikes on Houthi-held parts of Yemen.”

“While higher oil prices help Gulf Arab producers like Saudi Arabia offset the sharp fall in their energy exports, they still face growing budget deficits, in part due to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on top energy producer Saudi Arabia have added to supply concerns.”

“Iran's state media had previously said Tehran targeted U.S. assets across the region in retaliation for American attacks on Iranian oil tankers. - Yemen's Houthis seized the key Red Sea port of Mokha on Thursday, according to numerous reports.”

“Then on Tuesday the Saudi authorities said Houthis had struck civilian and economic sites in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran.”

“Accusations are traded and a call for mediation is made The Houthis have resumed attacks on Saudi Arabia in recent weeks because the kingdom has supported Yemen’s internationally recognized government in the civil war.”

“Egypt says ready to give Saudi Arabia necessary support amid Houthi conflict Oct 18 - Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis…”

“Egypt says it is ready to provide “all necessary and possible support to Saudi Arabia to defend its safety and stability”, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue to launch attacks on the kingdom.”

“Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile headed for Yanbu Oct 16 - Missiles struck Aden International Airport in southern Yemen on Friday, while a Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a ballistic missile headed for…”

“On Thursday, local time, the Saudi-led military coalition said the Houthis had attempted to attack dozens of such sites, highlighting the risk to Saudi civilian infrastructure.”

“The Houthis have been firing ballistic missiles and drones at key Saudi sites for a week, in response to the kingdom's backing of government forces in Yemen's renewed civil war.”

“The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that its King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport and its Najran International Airport were each hit in attacks on Monday night, though it did not directly name the Houthis as the party…”

“The Houthis have responded with missile and drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including airports, oil facilities and military sites.”

“The Houthis have responded with missile and drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including airports, oil facilities and military sites.”

“Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport, deny losing territory SANAA – Yemen’s Houthis claimed an attack on the main airport in the Saudi capital while also denying on Oct 6 losing territory to government forces, as fighting intensified.”

“Iran-backed Houthis said on Monday (October 5, 2026) they had struck Riyadh’s international airport, an oil refinery and other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said they had destroyed Houthi targets on the Red Sea coast.”

“Yemen’s Houthis claim striking Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites TAIZ, Yemen – Iran-backed Houthis on Oct 5 said that they had struck Riyadh’s international airport, an Aramco refinery and several other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in…”

“The Saudi-led coalition said a drone hit the Taibah electricity distribution station, which supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites.”

“The latest escalation is the most serious fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis since a UN-brokered truce largely halted cross-border attacks in 2022.”

“Saudi-led coalition says Houthis attacked power station in Medina AI generated The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Oct 1 the group had attacked a power distribution station in Medina, one of Islam’s holiest sites, this week, putting one…”

“Yemen's Houthis - also allied to Iran - have recently intesified attacks aimed at disrupting oil shipping from Saudi Arabia, promting an escalation of the conflict with the kingdom.”

“Oil prices slid to their lowest point in more than a week on Monday as hopes for renewed talks between the U.S. and Iran grew, while signs of a recovery in Saudi crude exports eased supply concerns, despite continued attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis.”

“Black smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Tehran-backed Houthis vowed revenge against Saudi Arabia A large plume of black smoke was seen near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard, amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi group.”

“Alerts warning of possible attacks were activated across the kingdom’s south throughout the day, with the Saudi-led military coalition fighting the Houthis saying at least 10 ballistic missiles were intercepted.”

“Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched wide-ranging strikes across swathes of southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as the kingdom announced the partial reopening of Riyadh’s international airport despite repeated attacks by the group.”

“…med Reuters that the State Department instructed non-essential government workers and their dependents to depart American diplomatic outposts in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, alongside plans to evacuate family members from several other regional diplomatic…”

“There has been a resurgence of fighting between a Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis, with the militant group launching missile and drone strikes against Saudi Arabia.”

“It follows Houthi drone and ballistic missile attacks on the Saudi capital Riyadh, as well as on energy sites on the country's coast.”

“Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 41, meeting Donald Trump last year... he has been forced into hiding and is reportedly moving between heavily guarded palaces with bunkers Surveillance footage shows the moment the passenger terminal at King Khalid…”

“A senior Pakistan Army general has said that his country was providing “whatever support is needed” to protect Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity and holy sites, amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on the Gulf country.”

“The military spokesperson’s remarks — made during an interview with Independent Arabia aired on Sunday — come as Saudi Arabia has been facing deadly attacks by Houthis in recent weeks.”

“Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday told AFP that Pakistan had so far withstood the shock from skyrocketing energy prices due to the US-Israeli war on Iran, but that attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries were…”

“Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday told AFP that Pakistan had so far withstood the shock from skyrocketing energy prices due to the US-Israeli war on Iran, but that attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries were…”

“The Houthis have vowed to continue targeting airports and other sites across Saudi Arabia but on Sunday said Mecca and Medina would be spared.”

“…overnment has been calling for more reinforcements as well as Saudi air attacks on the positions recently taken over by the Houthis, mainly in the district of al-Misrakh, south of Taiz, and the district of at-Turbah, which are the gateways to the city of…”

“The meeting “reaffirmed the solidarity and unity of our countries in confronting the heinous attacks against the Kingdom and the holy sites,” the Saudi Defence Minister said on X.”

“Pakistan's military said in a statement on Friday that its top commanders strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, expressing solidarity with the kingdom and commitment to the security of Islam's holy sites.”

“… the footsteps of the Prophet's companions, defending the sacred sites of Muslims.' It comes as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defense pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by…”

“Saudi Grand Mufti tells troops to be ready to sacrifice their lives fighting Houthis RIYADH, Sept 25 - Saudi Arabia's top religious authority called on soldiers in the kingdom to be ready to lay down their lives to fight the Iran-backed Houthis until the…”

“Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security in his message to the Gulf state on its National Day.”

“Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security in his message to the Gulf state on its National Day.”

“And the Houthis now appear to be doing things that Hezbollah couldn't — for example, bringing down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet this week using a missile the group said it modified itself.”

“And the Houthis now appear to be doing things that Hezbollah couldn't — for example, bringing down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet this week using a missile the group said it modified itself.”

“ANKARA: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia may have military needs due to the ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis and that Turkiye was ready to help under a trilateral defence pact that includes Pakistan.”

“Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact ANKARA – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sept 19 that Saudi Arabia may have military needs due to the ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis and that Turkey was ready to help…”

“The promise comes as questions swirl about the stance of Pakistan and Turkiye – both of which signed defence pacts with Riyadh recently – as Yemen’s Houthis intensify their attacks on Saudi Arabia.”

“…ct, but no troops yet: Pakistan expresses 'solidarity' with Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on kingdomPakistan keeps military response details confidential Asif’s comments came after Saudi authorities said their air defences had intercepted and destroyed a…”

“Oil prices rose on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) as concerns over supply disruptions persisted after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom’s East-West pipeline offline and cast doubt on efforts to ease shipping risks in the Gulf.”

““Attacks on the pipeline are very concerning… and its clear that this is an Axis of Resistance effort to go after Saudi oil and impose more economic pains.””

“Sources close to President Trump have said that he has not yet given the go ahead on the strikes but wants to stage an attack after the election against Iran's nuclear sites and other infrastructure.”

“Turkey and Pakistan have not announced any strikes on the Houthis during the group's weeks of attacks on Saudi Arabia.”

“In Yemen, the Houthis have already opened a second maritime front in the Red Sea, threatening shipping and increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia.”

“Egypt’s parliament on Monday authorised President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to provide military assistance to defend Saudi Arabia if the kingdom requests help, following a wave of attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.”

“The condemnations came after the Houthis said they had launched attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday, prompting the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Yemen rebel group to announce that it had intercepted two ballistic missiles as clashes…”

“The Houthis, a Zaydi Shia group, have denied targeting Muslim holy sites in Saudi Arabia.”

“That includes the United States, even though media report that US President Donald Trump refused when Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman asked him to take direct military action against the Houthis.”

“In response, the Houthi forces launched their own attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities, airports and military sites in the southern Yemeni city of Aden.”

“Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil sites, strikes reported on Yemen's Aden Oct 24 - Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis said they launched attacks at Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday, and the Saudi-led coalition fighting the group said it downed two…”

“Comment from Saudi Arabia on the pact since the Houthi attacks has been limited.”

“…fter Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks in Tehran, and two weeks after Pakistan and its allies agreed to accelerate the deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia, which has come under repeated attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi armed group in…”

“Oil prices hovered near $110 a barrel on Tuesday as traders assessed the impact of Washington’s decision to ease some restrictions on Russian energy exports, while fresh attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi targets added to concerns over potential…”

“One of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic skyscrapers ordered office workers to stay home Sunday as escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels rattled the capital of Riyadh amid fears of a widening Middle East conflict.”

“…he recent busts, and particularly the Dahr el-Baydar incident, were connected to the security situation in the wider region, particularly concerning the US-Israeli war on Iran and the recent intensification of violence between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi…”

“Yemen’s Houthis are threatening to keep targeting Saudi airports and oil sites in the coming days, with their attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh adding to the assault on King Khalid International Airport.”

“Fierce fighting is under way between Yemen’s internationally recognised government and the Houthis at several locations, including Bab al-Mandeb, through which nearly one-fifth of global internet traffic passes.”

“Even if the Houthis lose coastal positions, they could still retain their ability to launch attacks in the Red Sea.”

“The Houthis stepped up their attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports, including the international airport in Riyadh, forcing the authorities to suspend operations on Saturday.”

“… March 11 Brent crude, meanwhile, soared past $105 a barrel on Thursday as markets reacted to the news The fighting is already spilling across the region, with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claiming Thursday to have hit Saudi Arabia's main airport for the third…”

“The Houthis have denied Saudi claims of attacks on Islam's holiest sites in Mecca and Medina.”

“Iran-backed Houthis say they targeted Riyadh airport, Aramco refinery Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say they have launched attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the international airport in the capital Riyadh, an Aramco refinery and several sites in the…”

“MARGARET BRENNAN: So, October 6th, 2023, Saudi Princess Reema Bandar shakes hands with you on a deal meant to normalize relations, or start normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, create a pathway for the Palestinians, give Saudi the civilian…”

“The Houthis regarded the airport strike as an act of war and retaliated with strikes on major Saudi targets, reigniting the conflict.”

“Iran-backed terror plots in Britain If the alleged bomb plot at RAF Fairford was linked to supporters of the Iranian regime, it would mark an escalation since a spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London earlier this year.”

“Log in Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted another missile it blames on Iran -backed Houthis in neighboring Yemen.”

“However Yemen's Houthis - allied to Iran - have recently intensified attacks aimed at disrupting oil exports from Saudi Arabia via the Red Sea on the other side of the Arabian peninsula.”

“Pakistan’s prime minister has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning that any “threat to the sanctity” of the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina is a “red line that must never be crossed”.”

“Report: Houthis step up attacks on Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Houthis in Yemen, while Tehran sought to distance…”

“The conflict continues to escalate, along with an exchange of missile and drone attacks between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.”

“…‘appalled’ by Yemen conflict’s swelling civilian toll GENEVA - The UN rights chief voiced outrage on Sept 24 at the growing civilian toll in Yemen, as the conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces and their allies…”

“Deadly Houthi attacks this month have marked one of the greatest threats to Saudi Arabia’s security in years.”

“Russian forces have launched widespread attacks targeting industrial sites and critical energy infrastructure across several regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people and knocking out power to nearly 100,000 residents, Ukrainian officials said.”

“As economists and traders began unpicking the implications of the group's actions on the global economy, the Houthis took another step on their escalation ladder, launching strikes on critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.”

“In recent days, the Houthis in Yemen say they have carried out drone and ballistic missile attacks on the Saudi capital Riyadh, as well as energy sites on the country's Red Sea coast.”

“Oil prices slid to their lowest in more than a week on Monday as investors hoped for diplomatic progress on the US-Israeli war on Iran due to this week’s UN meeting and eyed a partial recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia despite ongoing attacks by Yemen’s…”

“On September 8, the Houthis launched a coordinated wave of drone and ballistic missile attacks against several Saudi cities and strategic sites, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran.”

“Intensifying attacks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis have reportedly killed at least five people in total, including three children.”

“The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday condemned the “heinous attacks” carried out by the Iranian-backed Houthis against the “city of Makkah and the Madinah region.””

“The drone, intercepted on Tuesday, marked the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in 2017, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said, warning that the security of holy sites was a “red line”.”

“The recent attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi energy infrastructure have also pushed crude prices up, with Brent crude rising $3.21 to $107.82 a barrel.”

“The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah (supporters of God), have accused Saudi Arabia of launching more than 100 air attacks on Yemen within the past 48 hours.”

“…ly Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. - Yemen's Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent days expanded their control of the strategic , through which much of…”

“…reign Ministry spokesperson also discussed the war in Yemen, where fighting between forces loyal to the Saudi Arabia-backed internationally recognised government and Houthi rebels escalated last week, with the Houthis also launching attacks on Saudi…”

“Fighting erupted on Thursday (September 3), after the Iran-backed Houthis launched a ground assault along with rocket and drone attacks near coastal areas, vying for control of the narrow Bab al-Mandab strait at the Red Sea's southern entrance.”

“Since U.S.-Israeli strikes launched the war on February 28, Tehran has largely portrayed its strikes against the U.S., Israel and Gulf countries as revenge for attacks on the Islamic republic.”

“Aramco chief says Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia had "no material impact"”

“The attacks came after the U.S. military said it had completed "a heavy wave of strikes against Iran," conducted in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan.”

“The U.S. military later announced that American and Saudi fighter aircraft had struck multiple logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq in response to the alleged drone attacks on Saudi Arabia.”