Houthis Blockade Bab el-Mandeb Strait as China Supplies Advanced Weapons
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday, July 20, 2026, targeting the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Saudi Arabia
Trump Emerges as Key Entity in Saudi Rift Over Houthi Strikes
A former U.S. intelligence official warned that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) will “not forget” Washington’s decision to withhold air strikes against Houthi rebels,…
Houthi Missile Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia as Red Sea Oil Supplies Threatened
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched fresh missile strikes against Saudi Arabia while taking control of Perim Island near the Red Sea.
The Red Sea Film Festival Postponed to 2027 Due to Logistical Concerns
The Red Sea Film Festival has postponed its sixth edition from December 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2027, citing logistical considerations and the need for optimal timing…
US State Department Issues Middle East Security Alert After Riyadh Missile Attack
The U.S. State Department issued a comprehensive Middle East security alert on September 19, 2026, warning Americans of potential flight cancellations and sudden escalations.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile as strikes target Riyadh and oil sites
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis has claimed that the group fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh at dawn before it was intercepted and destroyed, after residents…
Saudi Arabia Issues First Air Raid Alerts in Riyadh Amid Houthi Escalation
Saudi Arabia issued its first emergency air raid alerts for Riyadh as explosions echoed through the capital, marking a sharp escalation in the kingdom’s conflict with Iran-backed…
Houthis Issue Air Raid Alerts for Riyadh After Months of Escalation
The Houthis, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure and military bases, while Riyadh vowed a “firm” response.
Saudi Arabia Accused of 26 Airstrikes in 24 Hours in Yemen Conflict
Yemen’s Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching 64 airstrikes in 24 hours, intensifying clashes around Taiz, Hodeidah, and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, as regional tensions…
Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The United States State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, clearing a major hurdle for the kingdom while drawing…
US Seeks Congressional Approval for $24.3B F-35 Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
The United States State Department has asked lawmakers to clear a potential 24.3 billion dollar sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
משרד החוץ האמריקני אישר מכירת 48 מטוסי F-35 לסעודיה
The major defense agreement, which requires congressional clearance, aims to reinforce regional deterrence amid rising security challenges.