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Flames and a large plume of black smoke were observed near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following reported Houthi strikes, with Reuters images showing smoke from a fuel storage depot.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone aimed at Mecca, raising security alerts in holy city.
President Trump claims the U.S. has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz, a claim disputed by Iran, as ships hesitate to pass through the waterway. The number of vessels transiting the strait has fallen to a one-week low of eight.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Saudi-backed government troops in the eastern Yemeni city of Marib, leaving dozens dead and wounded. The attacks come a day after a series of strikes on government military positions.
At least 58 Yemeni soldiers were killed and 11 civilians were injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi military sites in the provinces of Ma'rib and Hadhramaut, in the most intense escalation between the two sides since 2022.
Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's Houthis, amid rising tensions in the region.
Saudi Arabia is forming a global coalition to ensure maritime security in the Red Sea, amid rising tensions with Yemen's Houthi rebels. The coalition aims to protect shipping lanes and prevent attacks on oil tankers.
Red Sea Tanker Traffic Hits Multi-Month Low as Houthi Threat Holds
Red Sea tanker traffic has hit a multi-month low due to Houthi threats, which have forced Saudi crude tankers to take alternative routes. This development has led to a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude reaching $87.13 per barrel.
Singapore has condemned recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, including on energy infrastructure and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson said on Sunday (Jul 26).
The US has paused its nightly strikes on Iran after 13 consecutive days of attacks, raising questions about President Donald Trump's strategy in the war. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia have clashed in Yemen, with the Houthis firing missiles and drones at Saudi …
Missiles targeting Saudi oil refineries shot down, sources say
Air defence systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen on Saturday targeting oil refineries in Yanbu on the Red Sea. The defence system was operated by Greek military personnel.