Riyadh’s skies remain unsettled after deadly Houthi strikes Saudi authorities confirmed Friday that Thursday’s first attack struck airport facilities and the second hit a Saudia aircraft. Saudi Arabia
Saudi envoy says allied Yemeni forces capture Bab el Mandeb strait from Houthis: What to know A Houthi spokesperson rejected claims that Saudi-backed forces had retaken territory along the Bab el Mandeb Strait, as fighting escalated with new attacks on the Riyadh airport. Yemen
Flights continue in Saudi Arabia despite Houthi attacks, airspace threats Overnight attacks on King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport damaged facilities and wounded three people. Saudi Arabia
Mideast oil exports surpass prewar levels despite pipeline, ship attacks Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing sources, that Saudi Arabia’s key East-West Pipeline was flowing as normal, despite an earlier report that it had closed again following a new attack. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Why Turkey is drawing the line at defense in its support for Saudi Arabia By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
73 wounded in Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia as Riyadh vows response: What to know The World Health Organization said Monday that at least 728 people have been killed or wounded in Yemen since Aug. 24. Yemen
Yemen army ups strikes on Houthis, retakes Red Sea coast positions The Iranian-backed Houthis launched an offensive to take areas bordering the Red Sea, prompting heavy clashes and exchanges of fire with Saudi-backed government forces. Yemen
Saudi oil exports hit nine-year low as tanker attacks threaten recovery The country’s oil exports were around 3 million barrels per day in August. Saudi Arabia
Sudan ramps up Saudi Arabia, Turkey contacts amid growing Red Sea cooperation Sudanese officials held parallel talks in Riyadh and Ankara as Saudi Arabia and Turkey deepen security cooperation around the Red Sea and fighting intensifies in Sudan. Turkey
Yemen’s Houthis claim new attack on Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia: What to know The strike follows a deadly Houthi attack on a ship in the Red Sea as the renewed conflict take its toll on shipping. Yemen
Turkey’s Erdogan heads to Saudi Arabia for talks with MBS, Pakistan’s Sharif The visit comes as the three countries ramp up coordination to weather the regional fallout from the Iran war. Turkey
Explainer Iran-Oman deal spurs Hormuz hopes as Red Sea threats evolve Iran has signaled that an agreement was reached with Oman establishing a Hormuz shipping route even as Houthi attacks in the Red Sea expand. Iran
Analysis Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan Turkey has been intensifying engagement with the Sudanese army leader as Red Sea security concerns grow and to protect its interests in the broader Africa region. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Houthis deny responsibility for drone attack hitting Egypt's Damietta Port The attack is the first on Egyptian territory since the Iran war erupted in February, raising the risk of further widening the Middle East conflict. Egypt
Aramco turns to Egypt as Houthis disrupt Saudi oil exports: What to know Riyadh is now looking to use the Mediterranean route more extensively after the Houthis on July 20 threatened to target oil exports passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Saudi Arabia
Oil falls 9.5% in steepest drop in months as Iran, US pause attacks Iran says it is still in control of the Strait of Hormuz and not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States after President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign. Iran
Oil tops $100 for first time since May after Houthi tanker strikes, Trump threats The Iran-backed rebels said they had targeted two Saudi tankers, the Encelia and the Layla. Yemen