Egyptian President el-Sisi pledged military support to Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi attacks, with parliament considering authorization for intervention amid escalating drone strikes on Saudi infrastructure and shipping routes threatening regional stability.
An unidentified projectile struck Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, causing a fire, as the Saudi-Houthi conflict intensified following Saturday's deadly attack that killed 12 people and injured over 300 across the Gulf region.
Saudi Arabia blamed Iranian-backed Houthis for attacking Riyadh airport, killing twelve people and injuring 309, marking the deadliest strike in over a decade amid unprecedented regional escalation since Yemen's conflict began.
Iran's parliamentary speaker demands seven conditions from the United States before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including ending naval blockades, lifting oil export sanctions, and halting military operations against Iran and its regional allies.
Saudi Arabia downed a Houthi drone near Mecca, prompting fifty-eight Muslim nations to condemn the Iranian-backed group's attacks on Islam's holiest sites, escalating regional tensions amid critical Red Sea shipping route disruptions.
Saudi Arabia accused Iran-backed Houthis of launching a drone toward Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which was intercepted before reaching the city. The Houthis denied the allegations, denying any threat to holy sites.
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted multiple drones targeting Eastern Province oil facilities Tuesday, which officials attributed to Iran-backed Iraqi militias, prompting the Kingdom to reserve response rights.
Iran and Israel suspended strikes following Trump's request amid escalating tensions, while Netanyahu asserted Israel's right to self-defense and warned of response if Lebanon faces attack, destabilizing a fragile regional ceasefire.
The US and Israel are engaged in a conflict with Iran. Yemen's Houthis have vowed to continue attacks. The Pentagon is preparing ground operations.
Saudi Arabia intercepted four drones launched by Yemen's Houthis over Riyadh and other regions, escalating a conflict that has intensified since July with repeated attacks on oil facilities and infrastructure targeting the kingdom.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis struck Riyadh airport, killing twelve and injuring hundreds in the deadliest attack on Saudi soil since 2015, escalating regional tensions as the coalition vowed retaliation and Trump signaled possible US military involvement.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf imposed seven conditions on the United States, including lifting sanctions and ending naval blockades, before reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, signaling Tehran's hardened stance in stalled negotiations.
Yemen's government urged world leaders to help defeat Iran-backed Houthi rebels who seized Red Sea ports, threatening twelve percent of global trade passing through the strait and risking economic disruption through potential shipping blockades.
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan inaugurated their first joint light industries exhibition in Termez on September 15, 2026, featuring over 100 booths and facilitating trade agreements to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation through manufacturing, investment and expanded exports.
Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Arabian cities Wednesday, wounding 73 people and damaging oil infrastructure, prompting coalition vows of response amid escalating Yemen conflict threatening the 2022 UN-brokered truce.
Saudi Arabia, coordinating with the U.S. military, conducted precision strikes against Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq following intercepted drone attacks on its oil facilities, invoking self-defense rights under international law.
Israel warned Iranians to avoid train travel until 9 pm, signaling potential military strikes, as Iran rejected a US ceasefire proposal and Trump threatened to destroy all Iranian power plants and bridges within one night.
Saudi air defenses intercept drones and missiles targeting Riyadh and Prince Sultan Air Base.
A tanker explosion occurred following a sea mine collision in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Middle Eastern tensions amid ongoing regional conflicts and maritime security concerns.
Iranian-backed Houthi fighters attacked Riyadh's King Khalid Airport on Saturday, killing twelve people and injuring over three hundred others, marking an unprecedented escalation in the Yemen conflict and prompting international condemnation from UN officials and the United States.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf imposed seven conditions on the United States for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting sanctions and ending military actions, stating the critical waterway remains closed until demands are met.
Houthi forces attacked Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, disrupting King Khalid Airport operations and triggering regional flight cancellations, while Etihad Airways cancelled a Delhi-Abu Dhabi flight carrying 200 passengers due to technical issues discovered pre-departure.
Yemen's Houthi movement denied Saudi claims of launching a drone toward Mecca, asserting operations target only military and oil facilities while rejecting allegations as fabrications within the escalating Saudi-Houthi conflict.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee defended Trump's Iran strategy, stating the president has militarily bombed and economically bankrupted Iran to protect America, while regional tensions escalate with Houthi attacks wounding 73 in Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain hosted a joint GCC military exercise while Saudi Arabia intercepted Iran-backed drones targeting oil facilities, reflecting escalating regional tensions amid disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing US-Iran military confrontations.
The US and Israel are engaged in a conflict with Iran. A Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in a Dubai port. The US has escalated threats against Iran.