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Simultaneous Drone Strikes on Saudi Arabia Signal Dangerous New Alignment Among Iran-Backed ProxiesEconomy

Simultaneous Drone Strikes on Saudi Arabia Signal Dangerous New Alignment Among Iran-Backed Proxies

Simultaneous drone attacks from Iraq and Yemen targeting Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure highlight a dangerous new alignment among Iran-backed regional proxies amid escalating tensions.

The National|September 12, 2026|1
Regional Powers Condemn 'Treacherous' Drone Attacks That Force Shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West PipelineEconomy

Regional Powers Condemn 'Treacherous' Drone Attacks That Force Shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline

Saudi Arabia has shut down its vital East-West oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks originating from Iraq, prompting widespread condemnation from regional powers.

The National|September 12, 2026|1
Escalating Tensions: Houthis Secure Yemen's Red Sea Coast and Saudi Pipeline Shut DownBreaking News

Escalating Tensions: Houthis Secure Yemen's Red Sea Coast and Saudi Pipeline Shut Down

Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control of Yemen's Red Sea coast, and Saudi Arabia has suspended its East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026|1
Saudi Arabia Exercises Restraint After Drone Attack on Critical East-West PipelineBreaking News

Saudi Arabia Exercises Restraint After Drone Attack on Critical East-West Pipeline

Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack on its East-West oil pipeline originating from Iraq, but agreed to hold off on retaliation at Baghdad's request while investigations are launched.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Beyond the Red Sea: Understanding the Strategic Implications of the Houthi Advance in YemenPolitics

Beyond the Red Sea: Understanding the Strategic Implications of the Houthi Advance in Yemen

The recent Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast highlights deep political and military challenges for the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia, extending far beyond shipping disruptions.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|2
Strategic Shifts in the Middle East: Can the Houthis Control the Red Sea?Politics

Strategic Shifts in the Middle East: Can the Houthis Control the Red Sea?

Houthi forces have seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline and the Bab al-Mandeb shipping gateway, raising serious concerns over global energy supplies and Saudi oil exports.

Al Jazeera English|September 11, 2026|1
Pakistan and Iran Hold High-Level Talks on Regional De-escalation and Houthi AttacksPolitics

Pakistan and Iran Hold High-Level Talks on Regional De-escalation and Houthi Attacks

Iranian and Pakistani officials have met to discuss regional de-escalation, potential US-Iran talks, and recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

The National|September 11, 2026|1
Gulf States Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia as Rebels Seize Strategic Yemeni Port of MokhaPolitics

Gulf States Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia as Rebels Seize Strategic Yemeni Port of Mokha

Gulf states at the UN have strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and maritime trade threats, warning of a wider regional conflict as rebels seize the key Yemeni port city of Mokha.

The National|September 10, 2026
Global Oil Prices Surge Past $105 Per Barrel as Houthi Forces Capture Critical Red Sea PortEconomy

Global Oil Prices Surge Past $105 Per Barrel as Houthi Forces Capture Critical Red Sea Port

Oil prices jumped above $105 per barrel after Houthi rebels seized the strategic Yemeni port of Mokha, worsening global supply fears amid ongoing conflicts.

The National|September 10, 2026|1
Escalating Houthi Attacks Push Saudi Arabia to Test the Boundaries of Its Strategic RestraintPolitics

Escalating Houthi Attacks Push Saudi Arabia to Test the Boundaries of Its Strategic Restraint

Renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and vital shipping lanes are testing Riyadh's strategic restraint, forcing the kingdom to balance robust defense and calibrated deterrence with its ongoing pursuit of a diplomatic resolution in Yemen.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026
Strategic Port of Mokha Falls to Houthi Forces as Red Sea Tensions and Attacks on Saudi Arabia EscalateBreaking News

Strategic Port of Mokha Falls to Houthi Forces as Red Sea Tensions and Attacks on Saudi Arabia Escalate

Houthi militants have seized the strategic Yemeni port city of Mokha, expanding their control along the Red Sea as cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia and maritime shipping sharply escalate.

The National|September 10, 2026|1
Escalating Tensions: Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia Despite Diplomatic Warnings via PakistanPolitics

Escalating Tensions: Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia Despite Diplomatic Warnings via Pakistan

Saudi Arabia issued emergency guidance after Houthi missile and drone attacks injured dozens of civilians, despite a diplomatic warning delivered to Iran by Pakistan.

The National|September 10, 2026
Severe Escalation in Yemen Conflict as Houthi Offensives Spark Regional Alerts and Cross-Border AttacksPolitics

Severe Escalation in Yemen Conflict as Houthi Offensives Spark Regional Alerts and Cross-Border Attacks

Fighting has escalated significantly across Yemen and spilled into Saudi Arabia, resulting in numerous casualties, displaced civilians, and heightened regional security concerns.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026
Yemeni Diplomat Warns of Houthi Strategy to Draw Saudi Arabia into ConflictPolitics

Yemeni Diplomat Warns of Houthi Strategy to Draw Saudi Arabia into Conflict

A Yemeni diplomat warns that the Houthis are seeking to pull Saudi Arabia into the war, as detailed in a recent video report.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026
Yemen Conflict Flares Up: A Comprehensive Guide to the Key Factions and Regional Powers InvolvedBreaking News

Yemen Conflict Flares Up: A Comprehensive Guide to the Key Factions and Regional Powers Involved

Yemen's civil war has escalated following renewed Houthi offensives against government forces, breaking a truce that had held since 2022. This overview details the key factions and regional powers driving the conflict.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026
UN Warns Escalating Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Threaten to Widen Regional ConflictPolitics

UN Warns Escalating Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Threaten to Widen Regional Conflict

UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg warned that ongoing Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia risk widening the conflict and undermining peace efforts, following strikes that injured 73 civilians.

The National|September 9, 2026|1
Brent Crude Reaches $100 as US Strikes on Iranian Tankers and Houthi Attacks Raise Global Supply ConcernsEconomy

Brent Crude Reaches $100 as US Strikes on Iranian Tankers and Houthi Attacks Raise Global Supply Concerns

Brent crude surged to $100 a barrel as US strikes on Iranian tankers and Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure heightened global supply fears. The escalation has disrupted trade routes and driven up oil price forecasts amid a worsening Middle East conflict.

The National|September 9, 2026
Saudi Arabia Vows Defences After Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks Injure DozensPolitics

Saudi Arabia Vows Defences After Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks Injure Dozens

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated the kingdom will fiercely defend itself after Houthi rebel drone and missile strikes injured dozens of civilians and hit energy facilities.

The National|September 8, 2026|1
Severe Escalation in Saudi-Houthi Conflict Threatens Regional Stability and Global ShippingPolitics

Severe Escalation in Saudi-Houthi Conflict Threatens Regional Stability and Global Shipping

Fighting between Houthi forces and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government has sharply escalated, resulting in cross-border strikes, mounting casualties, and growing concerns over critical Red Sea shipping lanes.

Al Jazeera English|September 8, 2026
Analyst Predicts End to Conflict as Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens in Southern Saudi ArabiaPolitics

Analyst Predicts End to Conflict as Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens in Southern Saudi Arabia

A political analyst asserts there will be no prolonged war with the Houthis following attacks in southern Saudi Arabia that left dozens injured.

Al Jazeera English|September 8, 2026|1