Mohammed bin Salman

For years, many of the tribes hostile or wary of the Iran-backed Houthis have stopped short of openly confronting the movement, deterred by their military strength and by previous failed uprisings

It's unclear how the Saudis can defuse the threat presented by the Houthis in next-door Yemen or who they can turn to for help

Talks highlight 50 years of ties and plans for deeper cooperation

Congress should add extra safeguards to prevent Riyadh from obtaining nuclear weapons

The three UAE leaders also sent separate cables congratulating Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Saudi National Day

Messages of goodwill underscore UAE-Saudi brotherly ties on 96th National Day

During the discussions, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged him to intervene

As many as 169 people have been reportedly killed in Yemen in the last three days as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed government forces for control of strategic heights on the Red Sea coast, while thousands flee the violence

The Houthi movement staged a lightning offensive in recent weeks to take over Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, including Mokha, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices up

Washington urges Americans to rethink travel as Yemen conflict intensifies

Türkiye monitors regional tensions

Mass rally in Yemen as Houthis deny targeting Mecca with drone

The proposed package for 48 F-35 fighter aircraft, valued at around $24.3 billion, includes advanced equipment and support systems associated with the fifth-generation combat aircraft

Similar concerns were raised at the time the potential deal was initially announced

Previously undisclosed talks held at US Embassy in Muscat as Yemen conflict escalates

This handout picture released on September 15, 2026 by Ansarullah Media Centre reportedly shows burning military vehicles that they targeted in al-Jawf

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s latest meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi this week came at a highly sensitive moment for both countries

Previously undisclosed talks held at US Embassy in Muscat as Yemen conflict escalates

Saudi Arabia has largely been on its own in confronting the Iranian-backed rebels, who rapidly captured more territory in Yemen over the past week and strengthened their ability to choke off Saudi oil exports out of the Red Sea

Demonstrating how energy markets can be weaponized with just a threat of blockade, the Houthi seizure of positions on Greater and Lesser Hanish this month was more than a symbolic victory

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held talks with U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia

Earlier, the Crown Prince was seen off by El-Sisi at the Cairo International Airport at the end of the visit

But while Houthi forces have successfully pushed into coastal territories, seizing the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands and Mayyun Island, retaining these gains presents a deeply complex challenge

The Council reiterated Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend itself and protect its sovereignty, citizens, expatriates, and vital interests, in accordance with the UN Charter and international law

Washington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held talks with U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia

Shehbaz Sharif called MBS on September 13, condemned the attacks and pledged Pakistani efforts to defuse regional tensions

King Salman and the Crown Prince also sent similar cables of condolences to Deputy Ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al-Qasimi, on the death of Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem bin Sultan Al-Qasimi

He gave no details on casualties or damage

Brent above $100 as Hormuz squeeze and Iran-backed Houthi gains threaten vital oil routes

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly called US President Donald Trump twice and urged him to launch strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement amid an escalating confrontation in the region, Axios reported

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The package would additionally cover FMU-139 fuze systems, DSU-38 and DSU-40 target detectors, containers, support equipment, spare parts, consumables and accessories

On Wednesday, September 2, at midday, legal scholar Ülle Madise, age 51, was elected president of Estonia by the Riigikogu (the country's unicameral parliament) with 71 votes, three more than the two-thirds majority required by the Constitution

Sheikh Mohamed and Trump discussed various aspects of cooperation between the UAE and US

Al-Kheraiji expressed the Kingdom’s appreciation to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and his government for their commendable efforts in hosting the meeting at a time when the challenges facing the international community continue to grow

The three nations raised concerns about military stances of Israel as their long-time ally the US failed to quell regional interest that has caused a significant global energy crisis

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also expressed his deepest condolences and sympathy to President Poudel, the bereaved families and the Nepalese people, while wishing for the safe return of those reported missing