Houthis claim large-scale strikes on Riyadh and Aramco facilities
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones at “sensitive sites” in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, describing the attacks as retaliation for alleged Saudi strikes on civilians in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. The claims were not immediately independently verified.
Airborne attack strikes jet-fuel facilities at Riyadh airport - report
An apparent drone or missile attack damaged jet-fuel storage at the Saudi capital’s airport Saturday, according to three officials familiar with the incident to the Wall Street Journal. The first direct strike on Riyadh in months comes as Yemen’s Houthi rebels intensify pressure on the kingdom’s Red Sea oil-export route.
Al Jazeera reportedly fires 24 Gaza-based staff named in US lawsuit
Al Jazeera has reportedly dismissed 24 journalists and other Gaza-based employees named in a US lawsuit accusing the Qatari network of supporting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Two IDF soldiers lightly wounded by an explosive device in southern Lebanon
IDF: Two soldiers were lightly wounded Saturday when an engineering vehicle hit an explosive device attributed to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israel said it responded by striking Hezbollah observation posts and other infrastructure.
Flames and a large plume of black smoke were seen rising near Riyadh airport, eyewitnesses report
Huckabee: ‘Mecca alliance’ does not threaten Israel or the United States
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Israel has no intention of attacking Türkiye, Saudi Arabia or Pakistan and that Washington has no ambitions in those countries during an interview with TML News. He suggested the alliance could be intended to counter the Houthis or other terrorist groups, adding that the agreement has caused no significant concern in Washington.
Saudi Arabia issues Riyadh alert as Houthi attacks escalate
Saudi authorities issued air-raid alerts for Riyadh and several other regions after explosions were reported in the capital amid intensified attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis. Residents were advised to avoid crowds before officials later gave the all-clear, saying the danger had passed.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten regional oil exports
A senior Revolutionary Guards commander warned that Tehran would prevent other countries in the region from exporting oil if Iran’s own shipments were disrupted, declaring that “if Iran is insecure, there will be no safe spot in the region.” The official said the Strait of Hormuz remains under full surveillance by the Guards’ navy and called for tighter control of the strategic waterway to bolster deterrence.
Trump expected to spotlight Iran and Gaza at UN General Assembly
The US president is expected to tout his administration's efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and advance the Gaza peace plan, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Walz said. while holding talks with Gulf and other world leaders.
Pentagon puts cost of US war with Iran at $45.1 billion - report
The Pentagon has informed Congress that the US war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion, CNN reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. The total includes $43.6 billion in spending reported at the beginning of the month and an estimated $1.5 billion for additional fuel. It does not include repairs to damaged bases and infrastructure or a full accounting of indirect costs
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