US strengthens air defense systems in Qatar and Saudi Arabia
The US military has bolstered the protection of oil infrastructure in Qatar and Saudi Arabia by deploying two additional Patriot batteries to these countries.
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Saudi Arabia strikes Ansar Allah again
According to representatives of the Yemeni Houthis, Saudi armed forces conducted new strikes on Yemen's capital, Sana'a, and three other provinces.
UAE sets up investigative team for Flydubai incident - Media
According to media reports, an investigative team has been created in the United Arab Emirates to examine the circumstances of the Flydubai aircraft incident.
Evacuation flight arrives to pick up Israelis in Saudi Arabia
The flight is expected to depart today
Flydubai jet diverted to Saudi Arabia after pilots reportedly fight
A Flydubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an emergency call. According to media reports, there was a conflict between the pilots.
Saudi Arabia resumes oil exports via East-West pipeline
After state-owned Saudi Aramco tested the pipeline, the oil supplies abroad via the route were fully restored
EU to join Saudi-led coalition against Houthis
According to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the European Union intends to join the Saudi-led coalition against Ansar Allah as an observer.
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline resumes operations
Saudi Arabia has restored operations at the East-West oil pipeline, which was previously attacked by Yemen’s Ansar Allah rebel movement (the Houthis), Reuters reported, citing sources.
Washington, Riyadh to honour defence agreement, Rubio says
The US secretary of state also assessed developments in the Middle East calling it “very dangerous and complicated”
G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes
G7 foreign ministers have condemned what they called “unacceptable continued strikes” by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi Arabia. …
US wants to invest 5 bln dollars in restoration of energy in Middle East
The United States has proposed investing $5 bln in a new fund that would help Middle East countries rebuild energy infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Trump considered attacking Houthis - media
According to media reports, the US President chose to postpone attacks on the Houthis, although the military command had already approved the target list by then.
Saudi Arabia launches major strikes against Houthis
According to Al Masirah, more than 130 missiles and shells have been fired from Saudi Arabia over the past 12 hours at populated areas in northern Yemen where Ansar Allah forces are stationed
US has no immediate plans to attack Houthis - report
U.S. President Donald Trump has been waffling on whether to help Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, so much so that possible U.S. strikes appear to have been called off, The New York Times reports, citing anonymous administration officials.
US rules out direct strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen
According to media reports, US authorities rule out the possibility of direct offensive strikes against the positions of the Ansar Allah movement in northern Yemen.
Some European refineries to get no Saudi oil in October - report
The Saudi state-owned company Saudi Aramco will not supply oil to at least two European refineries next month, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.
State Department approves sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
A $24 billion contract to supply F‑35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia has been approved by US authorities.
Ankara condemns Houthi attack on Mecca
Turkey strongly condemned the Houthi attack targeting the holy Muslim city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, The Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
Houthis attack Saudi Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi Aramco facility has been struck by Yemeni Houthi forces using drones and ballistic missiles.
Saudi Arabia cancels some September oil cargoes - report
Saudi Arabia has cut oil shipments to Europe after drone attacks damaged its key export pipeline to the Red Sea, trade sources told Reuters.
