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Active-duty military members leak images of damage to US planes and bases during Iran war

Previously unseen photos show the aftermath of Iranian strikes on US facilities in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Crude Oil Prices Sharply Lower as Middle East Disruptions Ease

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -3.40 (-3.21%) on Wednesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0198 (+0.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with gasoline climbing to a 3-week nearest-futures high. Crude prices fell sharply on Wednesday as signs emerged that more...

Barchart · Sep 16

Capture of Mocha marks turning point in Yemen war, with ripples across Red Sea

Days after Houthis captured the Red Sea port of Mocha from Yemeni forces, Saudi Arabia has accused the rebels of firing a drone towards the holy city of Mecca – a target Saudi officials say is a "red line". Analysts warn the Houthis' territorial gains could open a new and…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16

Why Yemen has returned to conflict

The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent weeks. This has given the Houthis a foothold close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a…

The Conversation · Sep 16

Saudi in need, friend Pakistan missing in 'deed': Islamabad faces Mecca pact test with Iran looming

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that it had intercepted a Houthi drone heading towards Mecca, calling the security of Islam's holiest city a 'red line'. The Houthis flatly denied targeting Mecca and, in the same round of escalation, claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen's…

The Times of India · Sep 16

U.S. Fuel Inventories Surprisingly Rose and Saudi Arabia Is Seeking To Reroute Exports. Oil Fell.

Riyadh is offering additional crude cargoes through Oman, easing some concerns about the state of supplies after its key East-West pipeline got shut down last Friday.

International Business Times · Sep 16

Indian bonds rise on short covering before Fed decision

Indian government bonds saw gains as crude oil prices retreated from recent highs. Traders squared short positions before the Federal Reserve's anticipated policy decision later today. Global debt markets stabilized after Saudi Arabia offered additional oil cargoes through Oman. The Indian central bank is also expected to tighten policy next…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

No comment from Riyadh on oil delivery cancellations as scale of disruption remains unclear

The pipeline shutdown has put pressure on Saudi oil supplies to Europe as further conflict in the region threatens shipping routes. Riyadh has yet to comment on reports that some refiners face delays until November.

Euronews · Sep 16

'It is defensive, nothing aggressive': Pak scrambles to define Mecca pact after Houthi attack

Pakistan’s military has rushed to give a definition to the newly formed Mecca Defence Alliance, saying the pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is meant for collective deterrence and has “no regional aspirations”, even as questions grow over how the agreement would work if one of its members comes under…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca as Saudi Arabia says that Islam's holiest city is a “red line” for the kingdom

The Independent UK · Sep 16