The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

'Nauseating lie': Houthis deny targeting Mecca; claim strike on Saudi F-15

For the first time ever in the history of the Islamic holy city, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued an emergency alert warning of a possible hostile aerial attack in Mecca.

The Times of India · Sep 16

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes and Saudi oil infrastructure significantly. The Houthi advances have also intensified the conflict within Yemen itself. Egypt's backing offers political influence and international rallying for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom faces difficult…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Pakistan abandons Mecca pact ally Saudi Arabia in fight against Houthis in Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Kingdom reaches out to rival Israel for help

Saudi Arabia has indirectly approached Israel for intelligence assistance against the Houthis through US Central Command, despite not recognising Israel or maintaining diplomatic ties with it. The outreach comes as Houthi forces impose a maritime blockade threatening Saudi economic and energy interests, while Pakistan, a partner in the Mecca defence…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Houthis report Saudi strikes as Riyadh accuses them of targeting Mecca

Yemen's Houthis reported fresh Saudi airstrikes on Wednesday, as Riyadh accused the group of launching a "cowardly" attack targeting Islam's holy city of Mecca. The Houthis swiftly rejected as a "lie" Riyadh's early morning statement that it had shot down a drone heading towards Mecca, but the accusation prompted a…

France 24 · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia runs out of oil export routes as pipeline shuts, Hormuz blocked

Saudi Arabia's oil exports face growing challenges after attacks closed a key pipeline. Iran and its allies have tightened their grip on vital maritime routes. The kingdom's main oil export route through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. Houthi attacks have also reduced shipments through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ over holy sites

Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, the Saudi-led coalition said. The incident marked the second reported Houthi attempt to target the holy city. Saudi Arabia issued security alerts amid escalating attacks by Iran-aligned fighters across the kingdom.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Saudi Arabia's Key Pipeline Has Been Shut Down. Energy Secretary Wright Says It Will Reopen Soon.

Chris Wright said the work to resume flows through the East-West pipeline will take days, not weeks.

International Business Times · Sep 15

Crude Prices Surge on Global Supply Risks

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed up +4.44 (+4.38%) on Tuesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.1481 (+4.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply for a second day on Tuesday, with crude posting a 3.75-month high and gasoline posting a 3-week high. Supply risks are...

Barchart · Sep 15

Oil jumps over $3 as Saudi export halt, Libya outages stoke supply fears

Oil prices jump more than $3 as Saudi Arabia suspends oil loadings at Yanbu and Libya halts output at three oil fields. Supply concerns deepen as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falls, while attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine push US diesel futures to a more than…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

First Hormuz, now the Red Sea? Oil spikes as Saudis sucked into Yemen spiral

First, there was US President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to strike Iran. Then, came the quagmire of a war without an exit strategy. Now, six months later, with access to the Strait of Hormuz all but shut, global shipping has taken another hit the other end of the Arabian Peninsula.…

France 24 · Sep 15