Saudi-backed offensive against the Houthis stories

Oct 7, 2026

Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia in Yemen war

Syria is carefully considering providing military assistance to Saudi Arabia amid the escalating war against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, according to US and Syrian officials, potentially opening a new front in regional alignments.

Oct 7, 20264 sources

Oct 6, 2026

Houthis claim drone and missile attacks on Saudi airports and military bases

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a series of drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting airports and military installations in Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The attacks mark an escalation in the conflict between the Iran-backed group and the kingdom, with Houthis warning that civilian infrastructure is now in their crosshairs.

Oct 6, 20264 sources