In a historic first, the Mecca Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey is now in force, according to the allies at an emergency meeting in Riyadh.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's failure to rein in the Houthis has shown that Saudi Arabia's reliance on outsourcing security, first to the United States and later to Pakistan, has proved ineffective as a deterrent, West Asia expert Prof. Alvite N
Update(1015ET): The news outlet of pro-Iranian factions in Iraq, Sabereen News, has cited new satellite imagery to report "massive fires in the Saudi oil export pipeline."
Saudi Arabia and Yemeni government forces have been preparing for a major offensive against Iran-backed Houthis, whose latest advances along Yemen's western coast have tightened their control over coastal areas and disrupted a critical maritime choke
The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are testing the Mecca Agreement and delivering a reality check for Pakistan: any ambition of playing a greater role in West Asia also means inheriting the region's conflicts, rivalries, and security challenges.
Unverified reports and footage circulating on X early Saturday morning appear to show smoke rising from Saudi Aramco's Riyadh refinery. The cause and any impact on operations remain unclear.
Update(1159ET): While very unconfirmed at this early stage, the Houthis have reportedly attacked the Abqaiq oil city in eastern Saudi Arabia this afternoon (local), reports IRNA citing anonymous news sources.
Saudi oil exports have recovered and are about to reach their 2025 monthly average, as the US military has carved out a new shipping lane along the Omani coast.
Britain will deploy an RAF Voyager for defensive air-to-air refuelling after Saudi Arabia sought help against escalating Houthi attacks, while Donald Trump has backed away from direct US strikes in Yemen
Following up with the US government's policy of providing Israel with a qualitative and quantitative military advantage in the Middle East, Israel is demanding compensation in the form of new and advanced military equipment after the US announcement
Doug and Matt discuss escalating Yemen-Houthi conflict impacts, including disruption of Saudi oil infrastructure and potential wider geopolitical fallout as oil supplies to Europe tighten and fuel prices rise. They pivot to U.S. policy and market fra
Update(1135ET): The Houthis have released new footage which appears to confirm the earlier Saudi F-15 jet shootdown, with aircraft falling in the Marib area. The footage shows militants celebrating near the wreckage.