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Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca as Saudi Arabia says that Islam's holiest city is a “red line” for the kingdom

Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say

Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on

Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened

Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened

By Samia Nakhoul and Timour Azhari ANKARA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Houthi capture of ground overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has dealt Saudi Arabia its gravest setback in Yemen in years, exposing intelligence failures, the collapse of Yemeni allies and the limits of U.S. protection.

Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca as Saudi Arabia says that Islam's holiest city is a “red line” for the kingdom

Explainer-How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat

Explainer-How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat

LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A lightning advance by Yemen's Houthi group has brought the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait under its control, making the once ragged highland militia a regional player with global clout.

Human Rights Watch Reports Houthi Attacks on Commercial Ships May Constitute War Crimes

Human Rights Watch Reports Houthi Attacks on Commercial Ships May Constitute War Crimes

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Tuesday that recent attacks by Houthi forces on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden likely amount to war crimes in at least three instances. These attacks followed the Houthis' July 20 announcement of a 'naval blockade' on Saudi Arabia, which they claimed was in response to a Saudi 'air and sea blockade' of Yemen. HRW identified four confirmed attacks involving the Inceyilia, Daisy, Tehama, and Amzan. Evidence reviewed by HRW, including Houthi statements and vessel information, suggests that the Houthis knew, or should have known, that the Inceyilia, Daisy, and Amzan were commercial ships with civilian crews. While the Houthis claimed the Tehama was carrying Saudi military equipment, Yemen's Transport Ministry stated it was a civilian commercial vessel carrying food supplies, and its cargo could not be independently verified. One attack on the Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship Tehama resulted in the deaths of four crew members and two Yemeni coast guard rescuers...

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is seeking back from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Yemen's Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes

Yemen's Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes

Yemeni officials say the Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route

Saudi oil pipeline hit in strikes will be mostly out of service for several weeks for repair

Saudi oil pipeline hit in strikes will be mostly out of service for several weeks for repair

A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack last week will mostly be out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired

Human Rights Watch Reports Houthi Attacks on Commercial Vessels Likely Constitute War Crimes

Human Rights Watch Reports Houthi Attacks on Commercial Vessels Likely Constitute War Crimes

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has stated that recent attacks by Houthi forces on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden likely amount to war crimes in at least three instances. These attacks followed a July 20 announcement by the Houthis to impose a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, in response to what they claim is a Saudi sea and air blockade on Yemen. The targeted vessels included at least two Saudi-flagged ships, one Tanzania-flagged vessel, and one Dominica-flagged vessel. HRW reviewed data from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and vessel tracking websites, along with photographs and videos, to corroborate the details of the attacks. The organization also contacted the companies operating the attacked vessels—Bihar International Company (for Daisy and Encelia), Bahri (for Amzan), and Thubab for Marine Services (for Tihamah)—but received no responses. International humanitarian law protects civilians and civilian objects from attack, requiring parties to a conflict to confirm...

Trump says Iran wants deal as Gulf talks delayed, Houthis strike Saudi Arabia

Trump says Iran wants deal as Gulf talks delayed, Houthis strike Saudi Arabia

By Jana Choukeir and Eman Abouhassira TAIZ, Yemen/DUBAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wanted to reach a deal with Washington, signalling a possible diplomatic opening as fighting across the Middle East widened and threatened global oil supplies.

Saudi Arabia reports wide-ranging security alerts after week of strikes

Saudi Arabia reports wide-ranging security alerts after week of strikes

By Timour Azhari and Jana Choukeir RIYADH/DUBAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia issued security alerts over a range of territory on Tuesday, including in the holy city of Mecca and second-largest city Jeddah, following a week of attacks from Iran-aligned fighters that have drawn it deeper into the