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“Deadly attacks on Saudi Arabian airports in recent days, plunging air travel across the kingdom into chaos, have marked a dangerous new escalation in the country's long-running conflict with Yemen's Houthi rebels.”

“Pilgrims caught up in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Oct 14 - Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to visit Islam's holiest sites may not have anticipated being caught up in an air war, but some experienced an attack by Yemen's Houthis first hand and others have…”

“…o avoid King Khalid International Airport after two missile attacks (one pictured) rocked the major Saudi Arabian hub Australian government website Smartraveller warned travellers against transiting through King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh…”

“Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said the attacks on the two airports killed three people.”

“Houthis, Saudi-led forces claim victories as Yemen fighting rages on Saudi Arabia’s Jazan and Najran airports were attacked as Saudi-led gov’t forces launched air strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen and claimed control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait.”

“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…”

“Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit RIYADH, Oct 14 - Yemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and said they struck the headquarters of oil…”

“An Aramco building in Dhahran caught fire, and four people were wounded by intercepted missile debris in Riyadh, as Houthi attacks continued after a strike on the capital’s airport killed 13 people in the worst attack on Saudi soil since 2015.”

“It came hours after the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted several missiles on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) evening, including over Riyadh.”

“However Yemen's Houthis - allied to Iran - have recently intensified attacks aimed at disrupting oil exports from Saudi Arabia via the Red Sea on the other side of the Arabian peninsula.”

“Yemen's Houthis - also allied to Iran - have recently intesified attacks aimed at disrupting oil shipping from Saudi Arabia, promting an escalation of the conflict with the kingdom.”

“Oil prices slid to their lowest point in more than a week on Monday as hopes for renewed talks between the U.S. and Iran grew, while signs of a recovery in Saudi crude exports eased supply concerns, despite continued attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis.”

“The Houthis also launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday.”

“The Houthis engaged in a large-scale offensive last week against government forces backed by Saudi Arabia, while also launching attacks on Saudi territory that left dozens wounded, leading Riyadh to respond with daily strikes on Houthi-held parts of Yemen.”

“While higher oil prices help Gulf Arab producers like Saudi Arabia offset the sharp fall in their energy exports, they still face growing budget deficits, in part due to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on top energy producer Saudi Arabia have added to supply concerns.”

“Iran's state media had previously said Tehran targeted U.S. assets across the region in retaliation for American attacks on Iranian oil tankers. - Yemen's Houthis seized the key Red Sea port of Mokha on Thursday, according to numerous reports.”

“Then on Tuesday the Saudi authorities said Houthis had struck civilian and economic sites in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran.”

“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.”

“Iran-backed Houthis said on Monday (October 5, 2026) they had struck Riyadh’s international airport, an oil refinery and other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said they had destroyed Houthi targets on the Red Sea coast.”

“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…”

“The Saudi-led coalition said a drone hit the Taibah electricity distribution station, which supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites.”

“The latest escalation is the most serious fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis since a UN-brokered truce largely halted cross-border attacks in 2022.”

“Saudi-led coalition says Houthis attacked power station in Medina AI generated The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Oct 1 the group had attacked a power distribution station in Medina, one of Islam’s holiest sites, this week, putting one…”

“… the footsteps of the Prophet's companions, defending the sacred sites of Muslims.' It comes as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defense pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by…”

“Saudi Grand Mufti tells troops to be ready to sacrifice their lives fighting Houthis RIYADH, Sept 25 - Saudi Arabia's top religious authority called on soldiers in the kingdom to be ready to lay down their lives to fight the Iran-backed Houthis until the…”

“Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security in his message to the Gulf state on its National Day.”

“Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security in his message to the Gulf state on its National Day.”

“And the Houthis now appear to be doing things that Hezbollah couldn't — for example, bringing down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet this week using a missile the group said it modified itself.”

“And the Houthis now appear to be doing things that Hezbollah couldn't — for example, bringing down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet this week using a missile the group said it modified itself.”

“ANKARA: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia may have military needs due to the ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis and that Turkiye was ready to help under a trilateral defence pact that includes Pakistan.”

“Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact ANKARA – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sept 19 that Saudi Arabia may have military needs due to the ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Houthis and that Turkey was ready to help…”

“The promise comes as questions swirl about the stance of Pakistan and Turkiye – both of which signed defence pacts with Riyadh recently – as Yemen’s Houthis intensify their attacks on Saudi Arabia.”

“…ct, but no troops yet: Pakistan expresses 'solidarity' with Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on kingdomPakistan keeps military response details confidential Asif’s comments came after Saudi authorities said their air defences had intercepted and destroyed a…”

“Fierce fighting is under way between Yemen’s internationally recognised government and the Houthis at several locations, including Bab al-Mandeb, through which nearly one-fifth of global internet traffic passes.”

“Even if the Houthis lose coastal positions, they could still retain their ability to launch attacks in the Red Sea.”

“The Houthis stepped up their attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports, including the international airport in Riyadh, forcing the authorities to suspend operations on Saturday.”

“… March 11 Brent crude, meanwhile, soared past $105 a barrel on Thursday as markets reacted to the news The fighting is already spilling across the region, with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claiming Thursday to have hit Saudi Arabia's main airport for the third…”

“The Houthis have denied Saudi claims of attacks on Islam's holiest sites in Mecca and Medina.”

“Iran-backed Houthis say they targeted Riyadh airport, Aramco refinery Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say they have launched attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the international airport in the capital Riyadh, an Aramco refinery and several sites in the…”

“MARGARET BRENNAN: So, October 6th, 2023, Saudi Princess Reema Bandar shakes hands with you on a deal meant to normalize relations, or start normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, create a pathway for the Palestinians, give Saudi the civilian…”

“Iran-backed terror plots in Britain If the alleged bomb plot at RAF Fairford was linked to supporters of the Iranian regime, it would mark an escalation since a spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London earlier this year.”

“Pakistan’s prime minister has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning that any “threat to the sanctity” of the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina is a “red line that must never be crossed”.”

“Report: Houthis step up attacks on Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Houthis in Yemen, while Tehran sought to distance…”

“Deadly Houthi attacks this month have marked one of the greatest threats to Saudi Arabia’s security in years.”

“Russian forces have launched widespread attacks targeting industrial sites and critical energy infrastructure across several regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people and knocking out power to nearly 100,000 residents, Ukrainian officials said.”

“In recent days, the Houthis in Yemen say they have carried out drone and ballistic missile attacks on the Saudi capital Riyadh, as well as energy sites on the country's Red Sea coast.”

“On September 8, the Houthis launched a coordinated wave of drone and ballistic missile attacks against several Saudi cities and strategic sites, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran.”

“The drone, intercepted on Tuesday, marked the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in 2017, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said, warning that the security of holy sites was a “red line”.”

“The recent attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi energy infrastructure have also pushed crude prices up, with Brent crude rising $3.21 to $107.82 a barrel.”

“Since U.S.-Israeli strikes launched the war on February 28, Tehran has largely portrayed its strikes against the U.S., Israel and Gulf countries as revenge for attacks on the Islamic republic.”

“Aramco chief says Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia had "no material impact"”

“The U.S. military later announced that American and Saudi fighter aircraft had struck multiple logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq in response to the alleged drone attacks on Saudi Arabia.”