Houthis

Syria Weighs Military Assistance for Saudi Arabia

Syria is considering defensive support or a possible troop deployment to assist Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen escalate. Damascus denies deciding to join the war and says its domestic recovery remains the government’s priority.

Yemeni Forces Retake Bab el-Mandeb Coast From Houthis

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces say they have retaken Mocha, Dhubab and key positions along the Bab el-Mandeb coast, reversing recent Houthi gains. The status of strategically important Perim Island, however, remains uncertain.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Convene Mecca Pact Committee

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are convening the Mecca Pact’s strategic committee in Riyadh to discuss Houthi attacks, a possible political channel with the group and the alliance’s military structure as Yemen’s war intensifies.

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces Forces Strike Houthi Targets in Sanaa and Saada

Yemeni government forces say they struck Houthi targets in Sanaa, Saada and Taiz as renewed fighting threatens to widen the war and place Red Sea shipping routes under greater pressure.

Saudi Arabia Denies Suicide-Bombing Attempt at Mecca’s Grand Mosque

Saudi Arabia has denied reports that a suicide bomber was intercepted near the Kaaba. Authorities said a man was arrested for harassing passers-by and causing panic, but no explosives were reported. The rumours spread as attacks near Mecca and Medina heighten regional fears.

UN Security Council has Condemned Escalating Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

In a rare show of unity, the UN Security Council has condemned escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, demanding an end to strikes on civilians and energy sites, as the rebels tighten a Red Sea blockade and Riyadh's new defence allies Turkey and Pakistan weigh their response.

Trump Reportedly Halted US Strikes on Houthis at the Last Minute

Donald Trump reportedly halted planned US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis shortly before launch, despite Saudi requests for military support. The decision avoided an immediate expansion of the conflict but left Riyadh confronting renewed Houthi attacks and advances without direct American intervention.