Saudi Arabia

US to send additional forces to Israel for potential escalation as both countries elections near

Some 3,000 US troops are currently stationed across Israel, whose duties include operating air defense systems, serving as pilots and support crews, handling logistics and headquarters operations.

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 7, 2026.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and other officials pose before the first committee meeting for the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.

Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5

President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025.

Head of Yemen's presidential council announces military operations to retake territory

A model of the proposed NEOM Stadium is seen inside the Saudi Arabia World Cup bid exhibition.

Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues


Rubio repledges US commitment to Saudi Arabia while addressing diplomatic exchanges with Iran

Rubio reaffirmed US commitments to Saudi Arabia and said any deal with Iran would require “hard work over a period of time” as Washington and Tehran continue indirect talks.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to members of the media during a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026.

Israel's diplomatic isolation prevents proper recognition for its military achievements - analysis

Israel should be in a completely different position by now. The IDF's achievements over three years of war have been remarkable. But they should have been taken to the next level.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in Jerusalem, September 23, 2026

Israeli security officials fear possible regional escalation amid Iran, Houthis, West Bank tensions

The Israeli defense establishment is monitoring the various arenas and preparing for the possibility that deterioration in one could affect the region as a whole.

US President Donald Trump attends a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) multilateral meeting alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2026.

Trump’s meeting with Arab states on UN sidelines displays US Mideast strategy during war - analysis

The meeting included leaders from Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, and other countries.

US President Donald Trump prepares to shake hands during a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22,

Saudi Arabia turns to Israel as Houthi attacks expose limits of the Mecca Pact - opinion

Houthi strikes are pushing Saudi Arabia and Israel toward unprecedented military and intelligence cooperation.

(From L) TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chat after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 7.

How Arab-Israeli air defense coordination is developing into a regional security shield - analysis

Iranian and Houthi attacks led to close cooperation between the US, Israel, and regional partners against the ballistic missile and drone threat. This laid the foundations for what came next.

The UAE aerobatics team "Fursan Al Emarat" team performs during the second international air show and aerospace expo at El Alamein International Airport in El Alamein, Egypt, September 9, 2026. Egypt is hosting the event from September 8 to 10, 2026.

Deadly Yom Kippur shooting attack 'expected' amid rising West Bank tensions

"All the assessments pointed to tensions rising during this period," said Haaretz's Amos Harel.

Israeli soldiers and police officers near the scene of a shooting attack at a spring near the Israeli settlement of Neve Tzuf in the West Bank, where an Israeli man was shot by a Palestinian terrorist and later died of his wounds, September 20, 2026.

Saudis may seek help from Israel as current alliances prove insufficient against Houthis - analysis

As the campaign continues, Israeli officials assess that Israel's air defense and AI capabilities could also become part of Saudi Arabia's broader considerations.

In this handout screen grab captured from a video provided by the Houthi group media center on September 7, it shows the targeting of the targeting of several vans by ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group once they arrived at Al-Wadiah military camp, allegedly carrying military supplies,

Jordanian, Qatari, Turkish leaders denounce Israel's West Bank, Gaza policies at UNGA

Iran allegedly prepares to strike back at US targets • Iranian airlines cut off from global system • UK commits air defenses to Saudi Arabia

IDF soldiers operating as part of Operation Dawn 2.0, published on September 7, 2026.

UK agrees to support Saudi Arabia with air-to-air refueling in midst of Houthi attacks

Britain and Saudi Arabia have been close military allies for decades, with Britain serving as one of the kingdom's largest arms suppliers.

 A Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet prepares to take on fuel from a British Voyager aircraft during air-to-air refuelling on June 16, 2026 in flight - Region Scandinavia. The Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 (RAFL 26) is NATO's largest-ever air exercise involving 18 allied nations.