Houthis claim responsibility for Saudi Aramco, airport attacks, vow more

Houthis claim Saudi fighter jet hit over Northern Yemen

Yemen's Houthi movement says it targeted a Saudi Typhoon fighter jet with a surface-to-air missile over Saada province, claiming the aircraft was struck and is at risk of crashing.

The claim was made by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree on Al-Masirah TV.

Saudi Arabia has not commented on the allegation. 

No immediate Saudi response to Houthi missile attack claim

Saudi authorities have not issued an immediate response to a Houthi statement claiming responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

The claim comes hours after the group said it had targeted the airport, amid escalating cross-border attacks and heightened tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Houthis claim ballistic missile attack on Riyadh Airport

Yemen's Houthi movement says it targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile, according to a statement by the group's military spokesperson.

The claim comes amid escalating tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, with no immediate Saudi confirmation regarding the reported attack.

U.S. says it destroyed Iranian-linked surveillance vessel in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. military says it destroyed an Iranian-affiliated dhow in the Gulf of Oman on October 6, alleging the vessel was being used to surveil and help target U.S. Navy ships.

U.S. Central Command said all crew members were safely removed before the vessel was destroyed and that efforts to repatriate them are ongoing. Iran has not immediately commented on the allegation.

Macron to visit four Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar from 19 to 21 October to meet the countries’ leaders, his office said on Wednesday.

The talks will focus on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on energy prices, according to the statement.

Yemen fighting cuts off aid to 800,000 people, agencies say

Hospitals across Yemen are struggling to treat rising war casualties as intensified fighting cuts off aid to around 800,000 people, humanitarian agencies said on Wednesday.

In Taiz, where Houthi fighters have encircled a government-held city, wheat flour stocks are nearly exhausted, the UN World Food Programme said. More than 600,000 people in Taiz depend on aid, including over 200,000 children.

Medical supplies are also running low. Al-Thawra Hospital’s kidney centre reported having only 14 days’ worth of dialysis supplies, while clashes have prevented some patients from reaching treatment.

EU aviation agency eases guidance on Jordanian airspace

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Wednesday eased its guidance on Jordanian airspace, recommending airlines assess potential risks rather than avoid the airspace altogether.

However, its conflict-zone information bulletin on Jordan was extended until 16 November, according to EASA’s website.

Container ship sinks near Strait of Hormuz after projectile strike

A Singapore-flagged container ship has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile, while a separate dry bulk vessel was reported to be sinking in another incident, maritime security sources said on Wednesday.

The GFS Pride, a container ship with a capacity of 2,824 TEU, sank, the sources said. The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao was also reported to be sinking near the strait after being hit by a projectile on 23 September.

The vessels’ UAE-based managers could not be immediately reached for comment.

Saudi Aramco headquarters damaged in attack, sources say

Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran suffered extensive damage in an attack on Tuesday, with a fire spreading across several floors, three people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Operations continued normally, with employees working from home and some functions shifted to global offices, according to the sources. Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said the attack caused a limited fire.

Aramco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Container ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, where a container ship was struck by an unknown projectile, a verified source told UKMTO.

Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have vowed to continue attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities after claiming responsibility for a strike on Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Riyadh.

The group said it had targeted Aramco facilities in Dhahran, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and an Aramco refinery in the Saudi capital with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones.

Three fishermen injured after boat struck by drone off Iran

Three fishermen were seriously injured after a fishing boat was struck by what local authorities described as an “enemy drone” off Iran’s southern coast, Mehr news agency reported.

The vessel was hit about 18 nautical miles from Bondaran village in Sirik county, Hormozgan province. The three injured crew members were taken to hospital for treatment.

Houthis claim attacks on Aramco facilities, Riyadh airport

Yemen's Houthis said on Wednesday they had targeted Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran, King Khalid International Airport and an Aramco refinery in Riyadh, as hostilities between the Iran-aligned group and the kingdom worsen.

The group said its operations targeting airports and oil facilities would continue in the coming days.

Pakistani, Omani top diplomats discuss regional peace efforts

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday discussed regional peace efforts with his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, in Islamabad.

The two officials discussed strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment and people-to-people contacts, according to a Pakistani Foreign Ministry statement.

They stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in advancing lasting peace and stability amid regional developments.

Saudis lift alert warning for possible aerial threat

Saudi authorities issued an alert warning for a possible aerial threat in Riyadh on Wednesday, followed by a second message saying the threat had passed, amid a sharp escalation in hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.

Iran executes monarchist convicted of wartime attacks

Iran executed Ali-Sina Mostafavi after being convicted of carrying out armed attacks in the southeastern city of Kerman during the war with the United States and Israel, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan said on Wednesday. 

Oil prices rise as traders assess supply risks

Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures rising 89 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to $106.58 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 80 cents, or 0.9 per cent, to $94.94.

The gains followed mixed settlements on Tuesday, when Brent fell 0.9 per cent, and WTI advanced 0.4 per cent, as traders weighed supply risks from fighting between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia against the prospect of increased diesel supplies from Russia, Reuters reported.

Brent settled at $105.69 a barrel on Tuesday, while WTI closed at $94.14.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, 13 October 2026.

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Trump says Yemen's Houthis are 'behaving very badly'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Houthi militants who control vast swaths of Yemen were “behaving very badly” as consequences of the U.S.-Iran war spill into the broader Middle East.

Trump told reporters that he “might” ask Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan to intervene and support Saudi interests.

“President Erdoğan, I think, would do as I ask,” Trump said.

• Mecca Joint Defence Pact members order rapid deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia

U.S. rejects Iran’s claim of control over Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday rejected claims by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it controls the Strait of Hormuz and would sink any approaching U.S. Navy warships.

“IRGC's navy commander has no navy. American forces and regional partners clearly control the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said on X.

Trump warns of further action against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled further action against Iran during a campaign rally Tuesday in the state of Alaska.

“Wait till you see what we do to Iran. We're going to do a number. We sort of had it. You know we've had it,” Trump told supporters in Wasilla, where he was campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.

“They’re just waiting. They’re waiting,” he said.

“We’ve had it, but you know it doesn’t matter. The big thing is they were not going to have a nuclear weapon,” he added.

• U.S. intensifies crackdown on Iran's 'Shadow Fleet'

Egypt, Pakistan FMs discuss regional de-escalation

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss regional developments, efforts to ease tensions and strengthen coordination ahead of an upcoming meeting of foreign ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Saudi Aramco building hit as Houthi attacks intensify

An administrative building at Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran was hit late Tuesday, sparking a limited fire. 

Authorities responded to the incident late on Tuesday and took necessary measures, the ministry said, adding that there were no injuries or deaths.

The complex hosts a major operations centre for Aramco, which oversees a vast network of onshore and offshore oil rigs, pipelines, refineries and export terminals. 

Saudi authorities said missile and drone interceptions in Dhahran and Riyadh caused debris to fall in residential areas, injuring four people and damaging 15 homes in the capital.

4 injured, 15 homes damaged by missile debris in Riyadh

Four people were injured, and 15 homes sustained minor damage after debris from two intercepted cruise missiles fell in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, authorities said early Wednesday.

Saudi Civil Defence said the missiles were launched by Yemen's Houthi group and intercepted Tuesday, with falling debris injuring two women, a man and a child.

The agency said emergency procedures were carried out following the incident.

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