Houthis

The UK Ministry of Defense confirmed it will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia to protect infrastructure from Houthi attacks, as regional escalation drives oil prices up.

Yemeni religious authorities have criticized al-Azhar's call for a ceasefire in Yemen, framing the conflict as an armed militia coup rather than a standard interstate war.

Egypt's parliament debates deploying defensive military forces to Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks, as regional tensions escalate following significant drone and missile strikes.

Saturday news roundup covers Iranian military support for Houthis, Trump's remarks on Saudi-Israeli ties, West Bank diplomatic incidents, and Hapoel Tel Aviv's historic EuroLeague win over Panathinaikos.

Despite years of airstrikes by international coalitions, Houthi forces in Yemen have expanded their military capabilities, missile arsenals, and territorial reach, presenting persistent security challenges to regional states.

Iranian support has enabled Houthi rebels in Yemen to launch sophisticated attacks against Saudi Arabia, utilizing IRGC guidance, drones, and smuggled weaponry to threaten vital shipping lanes.

Despite an $82 billion annual military budget, Saudi Arabia struggles to counter cheap Houthi drone attacks due to asymmetric warfare mismatches and structural military flaws.

iPhones and luxury goods were seen floating in the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels, amid a sharp escalation in maritime strikes aimed at influencing global oil prices.

Houthi missiles targeted the presidential palace in Aden, killing two guards, as US President Donald Trump strongly condemned the renewed attacks and warned of Iranian influence.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have emerged as Iran's strongest regional proxy, inflicting heavy damage on Saudi Arabia and threatening global shipping lanes amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

Yemeni Houthi rebels are attempting to manufacture advanced medium-range ballistic missiles using components supplied by a Chinese manufacturer, a new report reveals.

The Houthi movement threatened to strike Riyadh in response to any Saudi attack on Sanaa, escalating tensions amid reports of coalition airstrikes and mutual evacuation warnings.

A security source warns that capturing Sanaa without destroying Houthi leadership risks an Afghan-style quagmire, citing moderate motivation and porous borders in Yemen.

Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways suspended flights to Saudi Arabia following escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Riyadh airport and other regional destinations.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr Asian Champions League match in Riyadh was delayed following security alerts over drone threats in the Saudi capital.

Delta Air Lines delays its new Atlanta-Riyadh direct route to March following deadly Houthi drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport.

Saudi Arabia faces unprecedented vulnerability amid Houthi attacks and crippling air blockades, prompting Turkey to step in with the Mecca Pact. Experts analyze the strategic impact on regional security, Israeli concerns, and mounting pressure on Washington.

Iran offers to mediate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis as regional tensions surge following a deadly attack on Riyadh's international airport, prompting strong condemnation from the R4 group.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman faces severe security threats as Houthi missile attacks strike Riyadh, depleting air defense interceptors and threatening the kingdom's ambitious economic mega-projects.

BP, ExxonMobil and other energy giants canceled their participation in a Riyadh conference following a deadly Houthi missile strike on the Saudi capital's airport.

Israeli security officials convene for a multi-front strategic assessment covering Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran amid heightened regional tensions and U.S. policy shifts.

Twelve people were killed in a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed an American citizen among the dead.

Airstrikes and missile exchanges between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces escalate, threatening regional energy infrastructure and raising security concerns ahead of an international investment summit in Riyadh.

Western military experts compare Houthi missile and drone arsenals in Yemen to Nazi V-weapons, noting heavy reliance on Iranian technology capable of long-range strikes.

Israel is quietly building strategic, intelligence, and diplomatic ties with Somaliland to counter Houthi threats from Yemen, transforming a distant fourth-circle adversary into a close-range operational arena.

The US State Department issued a security warning for citizens in the Middle East, citing rising tensions, potential flight disruptions, and threats from Iran and its proxies.

A passenger plane was damaged by Houthi fire at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi-led coalition responded with airstrikes on targets in Yemen.

Pakistan has expanded its military involvement in Yemen, deploying fighter jets and thousands of troops to assist Saudi Arabia against Houthi forces amid regional alliances.

Syria's administration is reportedly considering providing military aid or deploying troops to Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks, according to US and Syrian sources.

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a defense cooperation deal, with Ankara supplying advanced systems to help Riyadh counter Houthi missile and drone threats.

The New York Times exposes the strategic failures and chaotic collapse that allowed Houthi rebels to seize the vital Bab el-Mandeb strait, triggering renewed war.

Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia agreed to implement collective defense measures following Houthi attacks, establishing permanent military coordination during an emergency meeting in Riyadh.

Yemen launches a military offensive against Houthi forces as Red Sea tensions escalate, while a new book linking Hebrew punctuation to colonialism sparks controversy in the US.

The Saudi-led coalition launched 'Dawn of Yemen', a massive military operation involving 100 jets striking 324 Houthi targets to secure the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Yemeni government forces launched a major counteroffensive near the Bab el-Mandeb strait, recapturing the strategic Dhubab area to push back recent Houthi advances along the Red Sea.

Houthi rebels seized the home of Yemen's pro-Saudi parliament speaker near Taiz amid intense fighting, while Saudi forces dismissed Houthi claims of attacks on Riyadh.

A U.S. Department of Energy employee was arrested by the FBI on charges of aiding the Houthis. The suspect allegedly bought explosive materials and traveled to Yemen.

Pakistan announced an upcoming meeting for the Mecca Agreement as Saudi Arabia reportedly plans a major military offensive against Houthi forces in Yemen.

Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen, involving local forces and airstrikes, following recent attacks on infrastructure.

Houthi forces are advancing toward the strategic city of Taiz in Yemen following heavy clashes with government troops, resulting in dozens of reported militant casualties.

UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed's visit to Saudi Arabia highlights a strategic rapprochement driven by severe security pressures and renewed Houthi attacks against the kingdom.

Houthi officials in Yemen threaten retaliation against Saudi Arabia after airstrikes hit bridges and infrastructure, while pro-Saudi forces report hundreds of Houthi casualties.

Saudi Arabia is diversifying its military partnerships with European and Asian nations to reduce reliance on the US, though the new multi-layered defense network faces distinct limitations.

International media reports highlight how Houthi forces build missiles using dual-use Chinese parts, the end of the U.S. regional order, and Ireland's deep hostility.

Escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis deepens regional security crises as France deploys military assets, the Grand Mufti calls for ultimate sacrifice, and shipping bottlenecks in the Gulf of Oman drive tanker rates to record highs.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formed a regional military coalition following extensive Houthi missile attacks, activating the Mecca Defense Pact amid mounting Gulf tensions.

Led by Bahrain, some 80 countries condemned Iran and the Houthis at the UN for disrupting global shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.

Clashes between Houthi forces and pro-Saudi Yemeni government troops in Taiz and Hodeidah have left dozens dead, amid rising regional tensions and strategic threats.

Experts warn that Houthi escalation along the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb strait threatens regional stability, shipping lanes, and Saudi infrastructure following a breakdown of the 2022 truce.

Satellite images reveal damage to a Saudi Aramco facility near Riyadh following a Houthi attack, as frustration mounts in Riyadh over canceled US military responses.