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Saudi Arabia highlights: Houthis say they attacked Saudi's Aramco facilities in Yanbu
Saudi Arabia highlights: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday condemned the reported targeting of Mecca as a “cowardly terrorist attack”, after Yemen’s Houthi rebels denied launching a drone towards the holy city.
- 11:03 PM IST, Sept 16Live updates for this blog end here.
- 10:12 PM IST, Sept 16Yemen village left deserted after Houthi shelling
- 8:47 PM IST, Sept 16Houthis claim shooting down an F-15 fighter jet
- 7:39 PM IST, Sept 16Red Sea offensive elevates Houthi chief’s growing influence in Yemen
- 6:55 PM IST, Sept 16Oil slips as Saudi Arabia offers more crude via Oman
- 6:16 PM IST, Sept 16Saudi says targeting of Mecca is ‘cowardly terrorist attack’
- 6:01 PM IST, Sept 16Saudi Arabia condemns 'cowardly terrorist attack' by Houthis on Mecca
- 5:24 PM IST, Sept 16Houthis say they attacked Saudi's Aramco facilities in Yanbu
- 4:56 PM IST, Sept 16Iran FM says not interested in continuing conflict with US
- 4:41 PM IST, Sept 16US officials met Houthis in Oman over weekend - Report
- 4:27 PM IST, Sept 16‘Alarms create panic, life in Mecca is normal,’ says a resident
- 4:18 PM IST, Sept 16Houthi member calls Mecca attacks claims “worn-out lie”
- 3:51 PM IST, Sept 16India expresses concern over attempted drone attack near Mecca
- 3:42 PM IST, Sept 16Pak PM condemns attempted drone attack on Mecca
- 3:27 PM IST, Sept 16Tied by key defence pact, Turkey, Pak say no request from Saudi against Houthis
- 3:05 PM IST, Sept 16Saudi warns Houthi threats could disrupt global trade and supply chains
- 2:48 PM IST, Sept 16The Houthis and the Red Sea shipping crisis
- 2:39 PM IST, Sept 16Second attack on Mecca since 2017
- 2:32 PM IST, Sept 16US to stay out of Saudi-Houthi fight
- 2:25 PM IST, Sept 16Turkey and Pakistan say the Saudis haven't asked for help
- 2:17 PM IST, Sept 16How the Houthis are putting Saudi Arabia’s oil exports at risk
- 2:00 PM IST, Sept 16Why airstrikes have not defeated the Houthis
- 1:36 PM IST, Sept 16Oil slips from 4-month highs, Saudi risks remain
- 1:25 PM IST, Sept 16Islamic group condemns ‘heinous’ attack on Mecca
- 1:14 PM IST, Sept 16Did Iran help Yemen’s Houthis build an arsenal?
- 1:06 PM IST, Sept 16Saudi Arabia, US, Israel tried air power. Why are the Houthis still stronger?
- 12:50 PM IST, Sept 16Saudi Arabia's options after Houthi escalation
- 12:33 PM IST, Sept 16Yemen's humanitarian crisis worsens
- 12:18 PM IST, Sept 16Mecca, Jeddah, Taif on alert amid Houthi attack
- 12:05 PM IST, Sept 16Saudi Arabia’s oil route explained
- 11:50 AM IST, Sept 16Pakistan PM condemns ‘heinous’ drone attack near Mecca
- 11:36 AM IST, Sept 16Could the Red Sea become a global crisis?
- 11:21 AM IST, Sept 16Houthi gains along Yemen's Red Sea coast
- 11:10 AM IST, Sept 16Houthis say they shot down a Saudi fighter jet
- 11:03 AM IST, Sept 16How fighting started again
- 10:56 AM IST, Sept 16Why the Houthi offensive matters for oil
- 10:41 AM IST, Sept 1613 injured in Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
- 10:27 AM IST, Sept 16Saudi-Houthi tensions rise after Mecca drone claim
- 10:15 AM IST, Sept 16Houthi drone near Mecca? What Saudi Arabia says happened
- 9:58 AM IST, Sept 16Why Saudi needs Egypt as Houthi attacks intensify
- 9:44 AM IST, Sept 16Saudi Arabia’s old Houthi coalition is fractured. What changed?
- 9:28 AM IST, Sept 16Saudi oil faces a double blow
- 9:15 AM IST, Sept 16Why Bab el-Mandeb has become the new flashpoint
- 9:09 AM IST, Sept 16Saudi Arabia turns to Egypt as Houthi attacks escalate
- 9:06 AM IST, Sept 16Saudi oil infrastructure comes under pressure
- 9:04 AM IST, Sept 16Fighting moves closer to the Red Sea
- 8:57 AM IST, Sept 16Saudi Arabia attacks Yemen
- 8:57 AM IST, Sept 16Houthis launched attacks inside Saudi Arabia
- 8:56 AM IST, Sept 16What has been happening?
- 8:18 AM IST, Sept 16Conflict flares again
Saudi Arabia highlights: Yemen's Houthi forces claimed on Wednesday that they had attacked an airbase in Khamis Mushait as well as facilities of Saudi's Aramco in Yanbu. The group had also claimed to have shot down a Saudi fighter jet on Tuesday as fighting intensified between the group and Saudi-backed forces....Read More
Saudi Arabia's air defences said on Wednesday they intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca overnight before it entered restricted airspace over the holy city. Saudi coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki described Mecca's security as a “red line”.
The Yemeni rebel group denied targeting the city. “The claims about targeting Mecca are a worn-out lie that has been used before and no longer fools anyone,” Houthi politburo member Hazem al-Assad wrote on X.
Thirteen people were injured in Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif on Tuesday, according to the Saudi-led coalition. Seven homes and two vehicles were also damaged. Saudi authorities later issued alerts across several regions.
US tells citizens to reconsider Saudi travel
The United States embassy in Saudi Arabia has now issued an advisory asking Americans to “reconsider travel” to the kingdom. The advisory cited multiple security risks in Saudi Arabia, including the possibility of Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting American interests.
It also warned about armed conflict, terrorism, possible exit bans and Saudi laws concerning social media activity. The embassy also warned Americans: “Do Not Travel to the Yemen border due to threat of terrorism.”
Saudi-Houthi LIVE updates: Conflict flares again
Saudi-Houthi LIVE updates: Saudi Arabia has led a coalition fighting the Houthis since 2015. The conflict had largely quietened in recent years after a ceasefire, but fighting has intensified again after the Houthis pushed back forces aligned with Yemen's government.
