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Houthis launch missiles at Yemen's Aden airport as fighting intensifies
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis carried out a new round of strikes Wednesday, launching missiles towards Yemen's international airport, as well as the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
Syrian president Sharaa arrives in Riyadh on official visit, SANA reports
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey defense pact faces first test in Houthi offensive - analysis
Mecca defense signees converging to discuss Houthi threat after Baghaei warns of escalation
The new crescent: Mecca pact gives rise to a Saudi-led Sunni bloc, posing new challenges for Israel
BEHIND THE LINES: Anti-Israel statements of the emergent alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are not just rhetoric. Rather, they form an integral element in its strategy.
Saudi Arabia considers backing Yemeni ground offensive to retake Houthi-held Red Sea coast
For three years, Saudi Arabia has sought to contain the Houthis while avoiding a return to full-scale war. What happens next turns on what Riyadh decides.
Saudi Arabia-US nuke deal helps MBS realize Saudi Vision 2030 - opinion
By the centenary year, if the plan succeeds, Saudi Arabia will no longer be dependent on oil revenues, transforming instead into a modern, liberalized, thriving society
US-Saudi nuclear deal shows the Abraham Accords is a positive incentive - analysis
The full details are not known, and the US Congress will want to know more about this pact. However, the story sheds light on an important issue relating to the Abraham Accords.
Gulf states and Netanyahu: Shifting dynamics in Washington’s corridors - opinion
Gulf leaders are using their growing influence in Washington to press President Trump away from Netanyahu’s war footing and toward a regional settlement tied to the Palestinian issue.
Iraq condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia amid US pressure on Iranian-backed militias
Iraq condemned recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, vowed cooperation in the investigation, and moved to distance Iranian-backed militias amid growing US pressure.
Diplomatic anchor or strategic space for Iran: Saudi airspace becomes new challenge for Trump
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of Operation Project Freedom angered Riyadh, leading Saudi Arabia to inform the US that it would not allow the US military to fly through Saudi airspace.
Middle East realignment: Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are reshaping US-Iran relations - opinion
Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran signals a new regional alignment with implications for Israel’s regional influence.
IRGC issues evacuation warning for civilians close to US forces in Gulf States
The IRGC warns civilians to avoid US forces in the Gulf, as tensions rise with threats toward the UAE and Bahrain. Iran also launched drones and missiles at Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia expelling Iran's military attaché brings Riyadh-Tehran normalization into question
The decision, announced by the Saudi foreign ministry, follows a similar move by Qatar, which also declared the security and military attaché in Iran’s embassy as persona non grata on Wednesday.
