10 October 2026
US reportedly to conduct large-scale military operation against Houthis (Houthis) in Yemen in retaliation for strikes against Saudi Arabia. -CNN
US Department of State: Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports. This military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly
Italy's Embassy in Riyadh issues an advisory update for Saudi Arabia, urging citizens to exercise "utmost caution" amid recent developments. Citizens are advised to: - Exercise utmost caution nationwide; avoid military/security installations & energy infrastructure
Smoke columns rise from the Saudi capital of Riyadh after an attack by Houthis
Flight movement halted near King Khalid International Airport moments ago
Yemeni government forces: Missile launched by Houthi group intercepted in Al-Jawf governorate
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
European Union: Attacks by Houthi forces on Saudi Arabia are unacceptable and disrupt the global economy
US State Department approves sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Multiple missiles target Abha city
Warplanes launched airstrikes on Houthi militia positions in the governorates of Taiz and Hodeidah, according to Houthi media. Reports indicated that the strikes targeted sites in a district within the governorate, as well as the Al-Kara and Al-Hawban areas in Al-Ta'iziyah District and the Al-Rahidah area in Khadir District
Axios: President Trump is expected to hold a meeting with Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next Tuesday to discuss the next steps in the war with Iran
Iraqi Defense Ministry denies reports that it issued an alert that Saudi Arabia intends to attack PMF (Hashd) headquarters
Reuters: Two pumping stations on the "East-West Oil Pipeline" in Saudi Arabia were damaged following an attack last week.
Pakistani Prime Minister: Praises the exceptional vigilance of the Saudi Armed Forces
Houthis: We intercepted two Saudi "F15" and "Typhoon" aircraft formations in the airspace over Marib with locally produced missiles.
Houthis Issue Statement Announcing Major Military Operation
Explosions rock Khamis Mushait
3 week ago
"At the meeting - attended by military chiefs of staff of Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan & Egypt - Admiral Cooper reassured the group that the US military would not withdraw its forces from the region."
The U.N. refugee agency said on Tuesday that over 100,000 ‌people have been internally displaced by the renewed Yemen conflict and thousands more have fled by sea ⁠to Djibouti
Saudi Arabia is telling some European oil refiners that their September-loading crude cargoes have been cancelled following the closure of the east-west pipeline - Reuters
3 week ago
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Egyptian President el-Sisi in Egypt
Diplomatic sources in the region confirm: Contacts are underway between Israel and Saudi Arabia, through U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), with the aim of providing the Saudis with intelligence assistance against the Houthis
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa: Through mediation carried out by Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Erdogan with President Trump, a historic decision was taken and the sanctions on Syria were lifted. I believe Syria was born again after the sanctions were lifted, and the road opened before it. What remains now is policy, procedures, and making the right and sound choices so that this Syrian project can move forward
Saudi Civil Defence: Emergency alerts activated in Taif, Mecca and Jeddah to warn of danger
Explosions in Jeddah
3 week ago
The Saudi Royal Court: Crown Prince meets with Egyptian President to discuss relations and common issues
Houthis missile and drone attack targets Taif in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Cabinet condemns the continued attacks by Houthi forces on civilian targets and residents in Al-Aayan.
Rockets fired at Khamis Mushait