Iran-backed Houthi militants refers to members of the Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, an armed political and religious group based in Yemen. Coverage focuses on their military activities, the Yemen conflict, Red Sea security, attacks on shipping, ceasefire efforts and broader regional tensions.
Six injured after Houthi strike hits southern Saudi Arabia
A Houthi projectile injured six people in Najran, Saudi Arabia, highlighting escalating tensions and attacks near the Yemen border. Civil defense responded swiftly.
Six injured after Houthi strike hits southern Saudi Arabia
A Houthi projectile injured six people in Najran, Saudi Arabia,
19 Oct 2026, 10:58 AM
Saudi airstrike kills nine Houthi militants in northern Yemen
A Saudi airstrike in Yemen killed 9 and wounded 16,
19 Oct 2026, 10:49 AM
Two officers dead as Saudi reconnaissance helicopter crashes in Najran
A Saudi National Guard helicopter crashed in Najran, killing its
18 Oct 2026, 11:08 AM
Egypt's Sisi asks parliament to authorise support for Saudi
The Houthis have also declared a maritime blockade on Saudi
18 Oct 2026, 09:09 AM
Houthi strikes on Saudi prove their growing strength
Saudi intercepts drones over Riyadh, other regions
18 Oct 2026, 12:00 AM
Biman plans to resume Dhaka-Dammam flights on 21 October
To accommodate passengers, the airline has been operating larger-capacity aircraft
17 Oct 2026, 05:10 PM
Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks
Iran rejects Saudi allegations of involvement in Houthi attacks on
17 Oct 2026, 11:06 AM
107 Dhaka-Saudi flights cancelled, leaving 16,620 passengers in limbo
UN Security Council slams ‘escalatory’ Houthi attacks
The UN Security Council condemns Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi
16 Oct 2026, 10:12 AM
100 Saudi-bound flights cancelled, 15,393 passengers in limbo
Riyadh airport was closed on Sunday (11 October) following attacks by the Houthis. Dammam was also targeted in the attacks
15 Oct 2026, 08:38 AM
Saudi league postpones three matches after Houthi attacks
The SPL added, however, that the other matchweek nine fixtures
15 Oct 2026, 07:57 AM
Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks
Yemen's Houthis unleash multi-pronged missile strikes on Aramco's Dhahran complex
14 Oct 2026, 06:13 PM
Blasts heard in Saudi capital after Houthis strike building in Aramco HQ area
The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis says it has intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed group towards Riyadh
14 Oct 2026, 04:06 PM
Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, airport, refinery
Yemen's Houthis claim missile and drone strikes against Saudi Aramco
14 Oct 2026, 03:34 PM
Netanyahu wants to join Saudi's war against Houthis, Crown Prince says 'No'
Saudi Arabia and Israel do not have formal diplomatic relations, although US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords
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