Saudi Arabia
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia over security risks
US government employees require special authorization to use Saudi airports following recent missile and drone attacks, the embassy said, warning US citizens of potential further attacks.
Pakistan military 'cautiously optimistic' on Iran-US mediation
Houthis continue to engage in ‘fierce battles’ in mountains near Aden, Taiz - report
Drone launched by Houthis intercepted, destroyed over Mecca, Saudi-led coalition says
Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'
According to one regional source who spoke with the Post, during the meetings, the Saudis conveyed a request to Iran that Tehran refrain from targeting key Saudi oil and gas facilities.
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Ras Tanura refinery, no Saudi confirmation
Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on three Saudi oil facilities and two international airports. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the reported strikes.
Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi ballistic missile fired towards kingdom
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued two alerts warning of potential danger in Najran, in southwestern Saudi Arabia, and in the Eastern Province.
The Mecca Pact and Saudi Arabia’s future with the Abraham Accords - opinion
Saudi Arabia can strengthen ties with Pakistan and Turkey while keeping the door open to normalization with Israel.
Qatar says Iran needs to show good intentions for mediation efforts to succeed
Qatar urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt threats against Gulf states, saying Tehran must demonstrate goodwill for mediation efforts to succeed.
Houthis claim to have hit Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery, defense ministry with ballistic missiles
The Houthis also said they had attacked Saudi military aircraft and repelled an advance by Saudi-backed forces near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, an important Red Sea shipping route.
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader Khamenei after talks with Mecca pact countries
State media said Khamenei had stressed the importance of pursuing Iran's interests and maintaining its conditions for ending the war.
Houthi online propaganda campaign ties Saudi Arabia leadership to Jeffrey Epstein - report
Head of the Houthis’ Supreme Political Council condemned the Saudis for having allegedly given Epstein tapestries that had draped over the building that is the spiritual center of Islam.
Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate
Egypt has frequently condemned Iranian and Iranian-backed attacks on Gulf countries but has not publicly engaged in direct combat or joined the Mecca mutual defense pact.
Mecca defense pact faces test as Saudi delegation arrives for high-stakes Iran talks - analysis
The test in Tehran is whether the countries can come away with something practical. Skeptics about the pact's members have argued that the three countries are not making the agreement have teeth.
