- 4d ago
Saudi defenses intercept two Houthi drones over Riyadh and missile over Khamis Mushait
Saudi air defenses destroyed two Houthi drones flying toward Riyadh and a ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait on 26 September 2026, following cross-border strikes earlier in the week.
- 4d ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Hold Defence Talks in Riyadh Following Houthi Strikes
Military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met in Riyadh on 25 September 2026 to begin operationalizing the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement after recent Houthi missile strikes.
- 5d ago
Yemeni forces repel Houthi assault on Taiz-Aden route as clashes reach Bab el-Mandeb
Government troops in Yemen pushed back Houthi fighters along the Hejat al-Abd mountain corridor on Thursday, while Saudi air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu.
- 5d ago
France deploys troops and air defenses to secure Saudi oil port of Yanbu
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the dispatch of soldiers, radar units, and air defense systems to protect the Red Sea energy terminal at Yanbu following Houthi missile strikes and regional pipeline disruptions.
- Sep 22
G7 Demands Houthi Ceasefire in Red Sea as UK Deploys Refueling Tanker to Aid Saudi Arabia
Group of Seven foreign ministers and the European Union called for an immediate halt to Houthi strikes in the Red Sea, while Britain deployed an aerial refueling tanker to support Saudi combat missions.
- Sep 22
UK approves defensive aerial refueling for Saudi jets following Houthi missile strikes
Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved a time-limited RAF mission from Cyprus to assist Saudi warplanes intercepting drone and missile attacks, linking regional stability to energy prices and UK living costs.
- Sep 21
Iran threatens strikes on US bases as Houthi attacks hit Saudi oil facilities
Tehran warned it will target American regional bases if struck, following Houthi drone and missile strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu that pushed crude oil above $100 per barrel.
- Sep 20
Houthis attack Riyadh and Yanbu oil facilities as Turkey pledges military aid
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Riyadh and Yanbu on Saturday, prompting Turkey to offer defense backing and the United States to issue global security warnings.
- Sep 20
Iran awaits US answer on Hormuz reopening terms as Trump denies sanctions relief offer
Tehran has submitted conditions through Qatari mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, while President Donald Trump rejected reports that Washington offered sanctions relief.
- Sep 19
Houthis launch missile and drone strikes on Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu
Yemen's Houthi militia fired dozens of missiles and drones at Riyadh and Red Sea oil sites, prompting Saudi interception claims as ground clashes in Marib killed 12 fighters.
- Sep 19
Aramco fuel tank blaze and air alerts disrupt King Khalid Airport in Riyadh
Saudi emergency crews responded to a burning Aramco fuel tank near King Khalid International Airport following overnight explosions and air raid warnings across Riyadh.
- Sep 19
Japan wins first Asian Games gold in triathlon as Nagoya competition opens
Host nation Japan secured its first gold medal in men's triathlon on Sunday as the 2026 Asian Games began in Nagoya following an opening ceremony affected by weather warnings and accommodation disputes.
- Sep 19
EU diesel prices reach 2.23 euros per litre as potential US export ban threatens supply
Average diesel prices across the European Union rose to 2.23 euros per litre on 21 September, while European Commission officials engage in talks to avert a proposed 90-day US export ban.
- Sep 19
Polish fuel prices near 8 PLN for petrol and 9 PLN for diesel as Sejm passes windfall tax
Polish petrol and diesel prices approached key price thresholds following Middle East supply disruptions, prompting the Sejm on 18 September 2026 to approve a windfall tax on fuel companies to fund driver relief.
- Sep 18
Houthis strike Riyadh and Yanbu as Italian Eurofighter is hit at Taif base
Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks against Riyadh and Yanbu on 19 September 2026, igniting an Aramco fuel tank and causing flight delays following an earlier strike on an Italian jet in Taif.
- Sep 18
Saudi Aramco halts October crude deliveries to Europe after pipeline drone strikes
Saudi Aramco has cancelled all October crude oil deliveries to European customers following drone strikes that shut down the East-West pipeline and halted export loadings at Yanbu on the Red Sea.
- Sep 17
US approves potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
The State Department notified Congress of the proposed package including 49 engines and training, as Saudi forces face Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
- Sep 17
US diplomats meet Houthi delegates in Oman as Washington declines direct role in Yemen
US embassy personnel held unpublicized talks with Houthi officials in Muscat, securing assurances on commercial shipping while Washington rejected Saudi requests for direct military intervention.
- Sep 17
Saudi Arabia prepares pipeline bypass to restore crude flows after drone strikes
Saudi Aramco is constructing a bypass around damaged pumping stations on its 1,200-kilometer East-West pipeline, aiming to restore half of its crude capacity within days.
- Sep 16
Polish diesel prices reach record 8.89 PLN per litre as Middle East disruption hits supply
Polish diesel prices hit an all-time high of 8.89 PLN per litre in mid-September 2026, driven by Middle East crude transport disruptions and the August expiration of government fuel discounts.
