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Saudi Arabia Draws 'Red Line' After Drone Interception Near Makkah Amid Rising Regional TensionsBreaking News

Saudi Arabia Draws 'Red Line' After Drone Interception Near Makkah Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Saudi Arabia warns of a 'red line' following a Houthi drone interception near Makkah, as regional tensions and conflicts involving Iran escalate.

The National|September 16, 2026
Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts and Destroys Drone Targeted at MeccaPolitics

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts and Destroys Drone Targeted at Mecca

The Saudi-led coalition successfully intercepted a drone headed toward the holy city of Mecca, marking a sharp escalation in regional hostilities.

Al Jazeera English|September 16, 2026|1
Yemen Warns Critical Bab Al Mandeb Strait Faces Threat of Becoming Terrorist 'Blackmail Card'Politics

Yemen Warns Critical Bab Al Mandeb Strait Faces Threat of Becoming Terrorist 'Blackmail Card'

Yemen's UN envoy has warned the Security Council that the strategic Bab Al Mandeb strait risks becoming a terrorist blackmail card, urging international cooperation to secure the vital maritime corridor.

The National|September 15, 2026|1
Houthi Advances in Yemen Test US Limits and Strain Saudi RelationsPolitics

Houthi Advances in Yemen Test US Limits and Strain Saudi Relations

Recent Houthi advances in Yemen are testing US military limits and straining relations with Saudi Arabia as President Donald Trump resists calls for direct intervention.

The National|September 15, 2026
Struggles Ahead: Can the Houthis Maintain Control Over Yemen's Vital Western Coast?Economy

Struggles Ahead: Can the Houthis Maintain Control Over Yemen's Vital Western Coast?

Despite making rapid territorial gains along Yemen's strategic Red Sea coast, the Houthi movement faces severe military, logistical, and societal challenges in maintaining control over the area.

Al Jazeera English|September 15, 2026
Yemeni Rebels Report Heavy Saudi Air Strikes Following Vowed RetaliationPolitics

Yemeni Rebels Report Heavy Saudi Air Strikes Following Vowed Retaliation

Yemen's Houthi rebels report dozens of overnight Saudi air strikes following a promise from the Saudi-led coalition to respond firmly to cross-border missile and drone attacks.

Al Jazeera English|September 15, 2026|1
Severe Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes Target Saudi Arabia as Displacement Soars in YemenPolitics

Severe Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes Target Saudi Arabia as Displacement Soars in Yemen

Houthi rebels launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia as fighting and flooding displaced nearly 94,000 people across Yemen.

The National|September 15, 2026|1
Regional Tensions Escalate as Saudi Arabia Issues Shelter Warnings and Oil Prices SurgeBreaking News

Regional Tensions Escalate as Saudi Arabia Issues Shelter Warnings and Oil Prices Surge

Saudi Arabia issues shelter warnings amid escalating Houthi attacks as regional tensions rise and oil prices near $108 following pipeline closures.

The National|September 15, 2026|1
Tehran's Regional Ambitions Undermine Diplomacy and Threaten Gulf StabilityPolitics

Tehran's Regional Ambitions Undermine Diplomacy and Threaten Gulf Stability

Recent Houthi escalations in Yemen and suspended talks in Oman highlight a major contradiction in Tehran's approach to regional diplomacy and Gulf security.

The National|September 15, 2026|1
Unpacking the Expanding War Economy and Financial Networks of the Houthis in YemenEconomy

Unpacking the Expanding War Economy and Financial Networks of the Houthis in Yemen

An examination of how Yemen's Houthis have built an extensive parallel war economy and revenue-raising network despite international sanctions and a deepening domestic crisis.

Al Jazeera English|September 14, 2026
Strategic Stakes: Why the Houthi Push Toward Marib and Taiz Could Decide the Yemeni ConflictPolitics

Strategic Stakes: Why the Houthi Push Toward Marib and Taiz Could Decide the Yemeni Conflict

An escalation of fighting in Yemen as Houthi forces advance toward Marib and Taiz, threatening key oil fields, vital shipping routes, and the government's remaining strongholds.

Al Jazeera English|September 14, 2026|1
Strait of Hormuz Interim Deal Delayed After Iran-Arab Summit Falls ThroughPolitics

Strait of Hormuz Interim Deal Delayed After Iran-Arab Summit Falls Through

A planned meeting between Iran, Iraq, and Gulf nations to discuss temporary routes in the Strait of Hormuz was postponed following Saudi objections and regional tensions.

Al Jazeera English|September 14, 2026|1
Unveiling Iran's Direct Involvement in the Houthi Offensive and Red Sea StrategyPolitics

Unveiling Iran's Direct Involvement in the Houthi Offensive and Red Sea Strategy

Recent revelations show that Iran played a direct role in the Houthi offensive along Yemen's Red Sea coast, utilizing military operatives and strategic planning to increase pressure on the US.

The National|September 14, 2026
Saudi Crown Prince and US Centcom Chief Hold High-Level Talks Amid Rising Houthi AttacksPolitics

Saudi Crown Prince and US Centcom Chief Hold High-Level Talks Amid Rising Houthi Attacks

US Centcom chief Adm Brad Cooper met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah as escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks targeted Saudi infrastructure, including a vital oil pipeline and King Khalid Airbase.

The National|September 14, 2026
Yemeni Government Forces Advance in Taiz as Houthi Cross-Border Attacks EscalateBreaking News

Yemeni Government Forces Advance in Taiz as Houthi Cross-Border Attacks Escalate

Yemeni government forces are advancing in Taiz following intense clashes, while the Houthis claim responsibility for a series of drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera English|September 14, 2026|1
Houthi Forces Forced to Retreat on Yemen's West Coast Following Intense Air StrikesPolitics

Houthi Forces Forced to Retreat on Yemen's West Coast Following Intense Air Strikes

Houthi fighters were forced to redeploy from newly seized territory on Yemen's west coast following heavy air strikes by pro-government forces, restricting their access to the strategic Bab Al Mandeb.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Middle East Update: Iran Talks in Oman Postponed as Oil Prices Surge Toward $108Economy

Middle East Update: Iran Talks in Oman Postponed as Oil Prices Surge Toward $108

Iran talks in Oman are postponed, Houthi rebels suffer losses in Yemen, and oil prices approach $108 a barrel following a pipeline shutdown in Saudi Arabia.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Iran Conflict Updates: Oman Gulf Meeting Postponed as Regional Tensions EscalateBreaking News

Iran Conflict Updates: Oman Gulf Meeting Postponed as Regional Tensions Escalate

Tensions mount as a Gulf meeting in Oman is postponed and multiple attacks are reported involving the Houthis, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and regional assets.

The National|September 14, 2026|1
Severe Weather and Conflict Impact Regions as Heavy Rain Batters Mecca and Houthis AdvanceBreaking News

Severe Weather and Conflict Impact Regions as Heavy Rain Batters Mecca and Houthis Advance

Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca as Yemen's Houthis advance on the government strongholds of Marib and Taiz.

Al Jazeera English|September 14, 2026|1
Global Trade Alarmed as Houthi Takeover of Mocha Secures Bab al-Mandeb StraitPolitics

Global Trade Alarmed as Houthi Takeover of Mocha Secures Bab al-Mandeb Strait

The Houthis have completed their takeover of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline by capturing Mocha and the island of Mayyun, taking control of the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1