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Iran Sets Terms for Peace as Saudi Forces Block Attack on Riyadh
Tehran's security chief has outlined conditions for ending conflict, including cessation of hostilities and removal of U.S. naval restrictions.
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Saudi Arabia Says Houthis Attempted Ballistic Missile Attack on Riyadh
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted the Saudi capital in what officials said was the first such attack on Riyadh since fighting escalated.
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WorldBreakingReported
Thick smoke rises over Riyadh airport as Houthis claim missile and drone attack on Saudi capital
Yemen's Houthis said they struck "sensitive" sites in Riyadh with missiles and drones on Saturday, prompting the first air raid alerts issued by Saudi authorities for the capital since July.
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BusinessReported
Trump Administration Approves F-35 Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia, Report Says
The proposed sale, which still requires congressional approval, comes as Saudi Arabia seeks U.S. support in its conflict with Yemen's Houthi movement, according to Al Jazeera.
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WorldReported
Trump Withholds Backing for Saudi Arabia as US Officials Reportedly Meet Houthi Representatives in Oman
Five sources say American officials held talks with Iran-backed Houthi representatives in Oman over the weekend, days after the group seized a stretch of Yemen's Red Sea coast from Saudi-backed forces.
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BusinessOfficialReported
State Department Approves $24.3 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
The proposed package includes 48 F-35 fighter jets and 49 engines, according to a notification sent to Congress.
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PoliticsOfficialReported
US House Democrats Move to Block Trump Administration's Saudi Nuclear Agreement
Lawmakers say the proposed US-Saudi nuclear cooperation deal breaks from decades of nonproliferation standards and poses significant risks.
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WorldOfficialReported
US Intelligence Warns of China Espionage Risk in Potential Saudi F-35 Sale, Report Says
Analysts cited by The New York Times say Beijing could gain access to sensitive fighter jet technology through espionage or military ties with Riyadh.
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BusinessReported
U.S. Oil Falls Below $100 as Saudi Arabia Offers More Crude After Pipeline Attack
Additional Saudi crude supplies ease concerns over export disruptions following the incident.
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WorldOfficialReported
Jordan, Bahrain Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
The two nations reaffirm solidarity with Riyadh following reported drone interceptions and security alerts.
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WorldOfficialReported
UN, GCC leaders condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Gulf Cooperation Council chief Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the attacks on civilian infrastructure threaten regional stability.
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Saudi Arabia reports thwarting Houthi missile attack on Riyadh
A Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a missile fired by Houthi forces targeting the capital.
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WorldOfficialReported
Yemen Says It Is Not an Iranian Bargaining Chip, Calls Ties With Saudi Arabia 'Firm'
Yemen's foreign minister says restoring state institutions is central to the country's security and to regional stability, including the safety of maritime routes.
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WorldReported
Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Yemen-based group continues.
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WorldOfficialReported
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh
Saudi air defenses claimed to have shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital and thwarted additional Houthi drone attacks on multiple cities.
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WorldOfficialReported
Houthis claim missile strikes on Saudi cities of Riyadh and Yanbu
Yemen's Houthi movement says it launched attacks on two Saudi Arabian targets in response to ongoing Saudi strikes on Yemen.
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WorldReported
Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital; smoke seen near Riyadh airport
The Houthi rebels say they attacked Riyadh as smoke was reported rising near King Khalid International Airport, disrupting flights for hours.
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WorldOfficialReported
Yemen's Houthis claim missile and drone strikes on Riyadh and Saudi oil facilities
The Iran-backed group says it launched a large-scale attack on the Saudi capital and Aramco sites in Yanbu.
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BusinessOfficialReported
Oil Prices Fall About 4% as US Moves to Ease Saudi Supply Concerns
Brent crude slipped below $105 a barrel after Washington said a damaged Saudi pipeline could resume operations within days, according to Anadolu Agency.
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WorldOfficialReported
Yemen's Foreign Ministry Urges International Action Over Alleged Saudi 'Crimes'
Yemen's Houthi-run Foreign Ministry called on the international community to respond to what it described as "criminal" actions by Saudi Arabia, according to a report by al-Masirah television cited by Iran's IRNA.
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WorldReported
Black smoke reported near Riyadh as air raid alerts sound across Saudi Arabia
Flames and smoke were seen near Riyadh airport with flights cancelled as fighting between Saudi-backed and Iran-backed forces in Yemen intensifies.
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EconomyReported
Oil Prices Fall After U.S. Says Damaged Saudi Pipeline to Resume Operations Within Days
American officials said a Saudi pipeline that had been shifting oil exports to the Red Sea amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz would be back in service soon, according to CNBC.
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WorldOfficialReported
US Issues Level 3 Advisory for Saudi Arabia Over Iranian Drone and Missile Threat
The State Department urges Americans to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing risks from Iranian attacks and designating Yemen's border a no-travel zone.
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WorldReported
Yemen Displacement Tops 112,000 as Houthi Forces Advance
Saudi Arabia's accusation that Houthi fighters targeted Mecca has sparked pro-Houthi demonstrations, as the group continues to gain territory in Yemen, according to France 24.
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Israel Said to Seek US 'Compensation' After Reported Saudi F-35 Deal
Israeli media reports say Tel Aviv plans to request advanced weapons systems previously withheld by Washington, following news of a potential US sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia.
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WorldReported
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthi attacks escalated
Riyadh residents received air raid alerts and heard explosions, followed by an all-clear signal.
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WorldOfficialReported
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The council affirmed Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense and demanded the release of 73 UN personnel detained in Yemen.
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WorldReported
Flames, smoke reported near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim responsibility for attacks
Saudi Arabia issued overnight alerts warning of potential danger around Riyadh as the Houthis escalate attacks on the kingdom.
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WorldReported
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile targeting Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi movement at the capital, marking the first alert sounded in Riyadh since recent escalation.
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WorldReported
Thick smoke, explosions reported near Riyadh airport after air-raid alerts
Saudi authorities issued air-raid warnings overnight as flames and black smoke rose above King Khalid International Airport on Saturday.
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WorldReported
Smoke Reported Near Riyadh Airport as Pakistan Urges Iran to Safeguard Energy Supplies
Saudi civil-defense authorities issued alerts after flames were seen near the kingdom’s main airport, as Islamabad separately pressed Tehran to protect regional energy and shipping routes, CNBC reported.
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WorldReported
US drops support for Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
American officials met with Houthi representatives in Oman over the weekend and decided against backing Saudi military efforts, citing assurances over Red Sea shipping safety.
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WorldReported
US Declines to Support Saudi Arabia in Yemen After Meeting Houthi Leaders
US officials met with Iran-backed Houthi leaders in Oman, who assured Washington that a 2025 ceasefire holds and Red Sea shipping targets are limited to Saudi-linked vessels.
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WorldReported
Turkey Backs Saudi Arabia's Security as Houthi Attacks Escalate
Turkish foreign minister signals willingness to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia amid intensifying Houthi attacks from Yemen.
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WorldReported
Yemen's Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Arabia including near Riyadh airport
A Houthi spokesman said the militia launched missile and drone strikes on "sensitive sites" in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
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WorldReported
House votes to end Iran war as Houthis target Mecca; Hegseth impeachment called
Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone near Islam's holiest city as U.S. lawmakers approved a war powers resolution for the third time.
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WorldReported
Saudi Arabia says air defences intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh
The kingdom confirmed Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile at the capital, marking the first such strike on Riyadh since fighting escalated.
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WorldReported
Saudi-Led Naval Coalition Meets to Discuss Securing Red Sea Shipping Routes
Saudi Arabia hosted representatives from a multinational naval coalition as officials weigh steps to protect commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea, Al Jazeera reported.
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WorldReported
Smoke and Flames Reported Near Riyadh Airport Amid Flight Disruptions
Saudi authorities issued a rare alert for the capital as witnesses described explosions and fire near King Khalid International Airport.
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WorldOfficialReported
Saudi Arabia Issues Emergency Alerts in Seven Areas Over Unspecified Threat
Warnings were sent through the national early warning platform to residents in Jeddah, Taif, Yanbu, AlUla, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Abha, according to Anadolu Agency.
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BusinessOfficialReported
US Energy Secretary Says Saudi Pipeline to Resume Operations Within Days
Chris Wright described the disruption as "brief and temporary," according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
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WorldOfficialReported
Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition Holds Fourth Planning Meeting in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Defense Ministry says gathering marks continued shift from the coalition's founding stage toward full operational status
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BusinessOfficialReported
Two European refineries to lose Saudi Aramco oil shipments in October due to pipeline strikes
Saudi Aramco says it cannot supply two European refineries in October following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline.
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WorldOfficialReported
Pakistan Will Go to “Any Extent” to Defend Saudi Arabia, Says Military Spokesman
DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry reaffirms Pakistan’s “unconditional” commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security, citing both diplomatic and physical support.
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WorldOfficialReported
Italian aircraft damaged in attacks on Saudi air base
An Italian military aircraft was hit during attacks on a Saudi air base, though personnel remained unharmed, according to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto.
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WorldReported
US Approves $24.3 Billion Sale of 48 F-35 Warplanes to Saudi Arabia
Washington's approval of the stealth jet deal comes despite past Israeli objections to Riyadh acquiring the aircraft.
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WorldReported
US Consideration of F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Draws Scrutiny
Riyadh has pushed for years to acquire the advanced fighter jet, but the potential deal is raising questions in Washington, according to BBC News.
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WorldReported
Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of 26 Attacks in 24 Hours
The Iranian-backed Houthi movement claims Saudi forces launched dozens of strikes as fighting escalates in Yemen.
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WorldReported
Houthi attacks wound 13 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis launched ballistic missile and drone strikes on Tuesday that injured 13 people in Saudi Arabia's south.
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BusinessReported
U.S. crude oil rises as Saudi pipeline closure sparks supply disruption concerns
Oil prices climb following reports of a Saudi Arabian pipeline closure amid escalating border tensions with Houthi forces.
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WorldOfficialReported
Italian Eurofighter Damaged in Attack on Saudi Air Base
An Italian fighter jet was hit during an attack on an air base in Saudi Arabia, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, with no military personnel reported injured.
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WorldReported
Pakistan Pledges Full Commitment to Saudi Arabia's Defence
Islamabad's assurance follows a defence pact with Riyadh and questions over its stance on the Saudi-Houthi conflict, Al Jazeera reports.
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WorldReported
Houthi attacks threaten Saudi oil exports, push global fuel prices higher
A week of Houthi strikes has extended the group's reach to a key maritime chokepoint and reignited Yemen's civil war.
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EGEGazette
PoliticsReported
Trump Administration Advances $24.3 Billion Fighter Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia
The deal moves forward as Iran-backed Houthis intensify attacks on the kingdom and contest control of a key shipping strait.
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EGEGazette
EconomyReported
U.S. crude surges past $105 after Saudi Arabia cancels some cargoes following pipeline closure
Oil prices jump as Saudi Arabia suspends crude shipments amid reported infrastructure damage and renewed Houthi strikes.
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WorldReported
Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of 26 Strikes in 24 Hours
The Houthi movement reported a surge in airstrikes by Saudi forces amid escalating conflict in Yemen.
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BusinessReported
Oil Prices Fall for Third Straight Day on Saudi Supply Hopes
U.S. crude briefly slipped below $100 a barrel as additional Saudi Arabian supplies eased concerns over disruptions, CNBC reported.
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WorldReported
Disinformation spreads as Houthi-Saudi conflict escalates
Old and repurposed videos are flooding social media, often presented as fresh footage from ongoing fighting.
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BusinessOfficialReported
US Energy Secretary Says Saudi East-West Pipeline Expected to Resume Soon
Chris Wright says damage assessments are ongoing as oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain above 10 million barrels per day
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WorldOfficialReported
Saudi Arabia conducts nearly 40 strikes on Yemen in single day
The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for targeting Saudi Arabia, prompting the reported airstrikes.
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