Saudi Arabia
Syria aids Saudi Arabia with military advice, training amid Houthi attacks, sources say
The diplomat said a Syrian-Saudi defense cooperation deal signed on Wednesday "specifically includes advisory support, training and exchange of expertise."
Shippers wishing to cross Bab al-Mandab email Houthis for permits, sign up for alerts - report
Saudi normalization will not happen under Netanyahu government, source says - report
Turkey's parliament ratifies Mecca defense pact, clearing way for military support to Saudi Arabia
The West Bank emerges as Israel’s biggest counterterrorism success since October 7 - opinion
Israel’s offensive strategy has sharply reduced terrorism in Judea and Samaria, bolstering the case for tough action against its enemies.
Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press
A question was posed as to how the US planned to assist its allies in the region over the Iranian threat, with Rubio responding that "we're doing it now."
New Saudi luxury airline forced to cancel, redivert flights under Houthi attacks - report
Riyadh Air staff started volunteering at hospitals where victims of the airport strikes were treated as flights were canceled and redirected, and the airline moved its expensive assets from Riyadh.
Besieged by the Houthis, Yemen’s Taiz is teetering on the edge of humanitarian catastrophe
BEHIND THE LINES: The Houthis have cut off every main route out of Taiz, leaving food stocks nearly exhausted and 12 hospitals hours from running out of fuel.
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
Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir – Pakistan's chief mediator in its efforts to de-escalate the now eight-month-old Iran war – has been to Tehran twice this month, most recently on Monday.
Houthis continue to engage in ‘fierce battles’ in mountains near Aden, Taiz - report
The war for Yemen could also affect talks in Tehran, with any talks with Iran taking the Houthis into account.
Drone launched by Houthis intercepted, destroyed over Mecca, Saudi-led coalition says
There was no immediate comment from the Houthis.
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.
