Air strikes launched from Saudi bases in Khamis Mushait and Taif, amid Houthis warnings and international diplomatic talks.

The entities involved

• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • Houthis targeted international flight paths with indiscriminate missiles, utilizing Iranian air defense weapons.Mon 17:52
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Ishaq Dar attended an R-4 meeting in Cairo today, contributing to ongoing diplomatic efforts.Mon 17:12
  • Saudi Arabia and Mohammed bin Salman sought US military and diplomatic support through Marco Rubio to target Houthi rebels.Mon 16:43
• Yemen →

  country in West Asia

  • Houthi actions are leading to instability in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia providing support to prevent a wider civil war.Mon 03:34
  • Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Yemen are facing regional strains due to differing positions in the Iran war and support for factions.Mon 00:20

Related events

• Houthi missiles struck Taif, Khamis Mushait, and Abha in southern Saudi Arabia on September 1.Sep 15
• Houthis escalate attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting areas near Jeddah, Marib, and Khamis Mushait, while Saudi air defenses protect Mecca's airspace.Sep 16
• Houthi strikes across Saudi Arabia prompted discussion by the UN Security Council regarding escalation in Yemen.Sep 11
• Houthis targeted Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 assets in Ma’rib Governorate of Yemen.Sep 16
• Houthis conducted military operations targeting Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.Aug 6