The Latest Breaking News from Yemen

Trump cuts weekend trip at Camp David after Middle East warning and heads back to DC – with two top golfers at his side

President flies home with Gary Player and Bryson DeChambeau as State Department warns Yemeni conflict is ramping up

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Qatar condemned Houthi missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and civilian infrastructure. The United States urged Americans to reconsider travel to West Asia due to escalating regional tensions. Missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi fighters prompted a worldwide caution from the US Department of State. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Trump warns he has entered 'deciding mode' on Iran, says 'big things' are in store

President Trump warned Iran of significant consequences for its behavior. He is considering options ranging from economic pressure to military action. Discussions at Camp David focused on potential strike options against Yemen. US embassies issued security warnings to citizens across the Middle East. World leaders will convene for the UN…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Saudi Arabia claims Houthis tried to attack its capital Riyadh with missiles

Saudi Arabia said Saturday that Yemen’s Houthis attempted to strike Riyadh with a ballistic missile, marking the first reported attack on the capital since fighting with the Iran-backed group intensified amid the wider Iran war.

The Times of India · Sep 19

Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Saudi Arabia says air defences intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting of Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the rebels. The confirmation came hours after the Houthis said they targeted "sensitive sites" in Saudi Arabia.

France 24 · Sep 19

US fears wider Middle East escalation after Houthis attack Riyadh

The United States warned Saturday that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. The attack prompted US President Donald Trump to cut short a weekend at a secluded presidential complex in…

France 24 · Sep 19

Smoke visible near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia issues all-clear

A large plume of smoke was seen near Riyadh’s main airport after explosions and overnight alerts warned of potential danger around the Saudi capital. The alerts came amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group, which has targeted Saudi vessels and threatened key Red Sea shipping routes. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Pact with Saudi Arabia threatens to draw Pakistan into Middle East conflict

Activation of mutual defence agreement by Riyadh as fighting with Houthis escalates would have wide-reaching repercussions for Islamabad

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

Riyadh issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen

Explosions were heard in Riyadh early Saturday after Saudi Arabia issued its first air raid alert in the capital since fighting resumed in Yemen in July.

The Economic Times · Sep 19