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“Hostilities resumed this year after the Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in July and began attacking Saudi territory and shipping, while Houthi forces also made major territorial gains along Yemen's Red Sea coast.”

“…Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 4, 2026 Saudi launches dozens of strikes on Yemen’s capital: Houthis Yemen’s Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching dozens of strikes on Sanaa on Oct 3, while an AFP journalist in Riyadh reported seeing…”

“Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen’s capital, say Houthis AI generated SANAA – Yemen’s Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching dozens of strikes on Sanaa on Oct 3, while an AFP journalist in Riyadh reported seeing flames and smoke coming from…”

“Saudi Arabia has stepped up its military involvement in Yemen in recent weeks, launching strikes against the Houthis and backing a Yemeni government counter-offensive after the group seized strategic territory along the Red Sea coast in September.”

“Saudi Arabia has stepped up its military involvement in Yemen in recent weeks, launching strikes against the Houthis and backing a Yemeni government counteroffensive after the group seized strategic territory along the Red Sea coast last month.”

“There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but it comes amid an escalation of missile strikes by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis against Saudi Arabia.”

“The war’s widening toll was also visible on the Arabian Peninsula, where Saudi Arabia’s allies moved to shore up the kingdom’s defences.”

“The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and much of the north, have launched attacks against Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.”

“The war’s widening toll was also visible on the Arabian Peninsula, where Saudi Arabia’s allies moved to shore up the kingdom’s defences.”

“US fears rapid escalation in Middle East after Houthis attack Riyadh AI generated RIYADH – The United States warned on Sept 19 that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for…”

“Houthis say targeted ‘sensitive sites’ in Riyadh, Aramco facilities in Yanbu SANAA – Yemen’s Houthis said on Sept 19 that they launched strikes targeting “sensitive sites” in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and oil facilities in the kingdom’s port city of Yanbu, hours…”

“Yemen’s Houthis have staged a lightning offensive in September, seizing swathes of territory in one of the world’s poorest countries, leaving the internationally recognised government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia, scrambling to respond.”

“Saudi Arabia's intervention in the latest wave of fighting included intense air strikes on Houthi forces on Monday as the Giants Brigade advanced along the flat coastal strip towards Bab el-Mandeb.”

“Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Oct 5 to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the…”

“Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold RIYADH, Oct 2 - Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an…”

“Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport, deny losing territory SANAA – Yemen’s Houthis claimed an attack on the main airport in the Saudi capital while also denying on Oct 6 losing territory to government forces, as fighting intensified.”

“Yemen’s Houthis claim striking Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites TAIZ, Yemen – Iran-backed Houthis on Oct 5 said that they had struck Riyadh’s international airport, an Aramco refinery and several other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in…”

“Missile hits headquarters of Saudi Aramco as Houthi conflict escalates A ballistic missile hit the headquarters complex of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, the world’s largest and the backbone of the kingdom’s economy, a company source told Reuters,…”

“A military spokesperson for Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, Yahya Saree, warned that any strikes on Sanaa would be met with a "harsh and painful" response in the Saudi capital Riyadh.”

“Late on Oct 12, the Houthis said they had attacked the airport with a ballistic missile, shortly after Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the group towards Riyadh.”

“Iran offers to mediate between its Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia Erika Solomon AI generated TEHRAN – Iran has offered to mediate between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, after a string of deadly attacks on the kingdom, warning that…”

“Regarding the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, an Iranian ally, Baghaei reiterated Tehran's openness to help resolve the crisis through dialogue.”

“Syria considers help in Yemen war after Saudi airports come under Houthi fire RIYADH, Oct 8 - Syria may deploy troops to help Saudi Arabia fight Yemen's Houthis, a US official and a Syrian defence official said, as the Iran-aligned group steps up its missile…”

“The strikes come amid the most serious escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthis since a UN-brokered truce largely halted cross-border attacks in 2022.”

“The Houthis said later in the day that Saudi Arabia had carried out strikes on Sanaa and the provinces of Saada, Taiz and Amran, according to their news agency.”

“…TARI MEDIATION The US war in Iran has drawn in Iranian allies in the region, including the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and militias in Iraq, which Riyadh blamed for the September 10 attack that knocked the East-West Pipeline in Saudi Arabia…”

“Houthis say Saudi strikes on Yemen’s Taiz leave dozens of casualties SANAA, Yemen - Saudi airstrikes on Taiz in south-west Yemen caused dozens of casualties in an area controlled by the Houthis, the Iran-backed group said on Sept 27, as fighting escalated…”

“The United Nations Security Council earlier condemned escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia by Houthi fighters, noting that the strikes have wounded “civilians, including women and children”.”

“The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and much of the north, have been launching attacks against Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.”

“The Houthis have launched strikes on the Saudi-backed government in Yemen and repeatedly fired into Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil flows from the world's largest energy exporter, as part of a wider Middle East war that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran…”

“The Houthis meanwhile say Saudi Arabia has conducted hundreds of strikes in Yemen since the collapse of a four-year truce in July.”

“Yemen’s Houthis to target US interests if it supports Saudi-led strikes: Military adviser AI generated SANAA - A Houthi military adviser told AFP that the group would attack US interests in the Middle East if Washington intervenes in Yemen’s conflict in…”

“Houthis say Saudi strike kills 6 in Yemen port city Mokha SANAA – Saudi strikes on the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha killed at least six people and wounded eight others, the Houthi-affiliated news agency Saba reported on Sept 22.”

“Riyadh requested support after the Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia, a new front in the wider war that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.”

“The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, have been launching attacks on Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, a new front in the wider war that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.”

“Yemen’s Houthis have been carrying out almost daily strikes against Saudi Arabia in the last month, with one attack causing a death and several injuries in Taif on Sept 17.”