The United States has warned Gulf allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, diplomats say, even as Gulf capitals urge restraint and mediators push for a last diplomatic deal.
Thirteen people were killed in a strike on a crowded market in al-Jawf and air traffic was halted at Aden airport as fighting surged across Yemen, with both sides claiming hundreds of strikes in 24 hours.
Iran says it remains in close contact with mediators over a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran dismisses Qatar's draft deal as 'unacceptable ideas' and Washington denies ordering new peace talks.
Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile fired toward the kingdom's Eastern Province early on Thursday, the Saudi-led coalition said, as Civil Defence alerts in Najran and the Eastern Province were lifted after the danger passed.
Saudi air defences intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Taif on Wednesday morning, the Saudi-led coalition said, as Civil Defence alerts in Jeddah and Yanbu were lifted and Yemeni forces reported heavy Houthi losses on the ground.
Partial results from Israel's first election since the October 7, 2023 attacks show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc on 53 seats with most votes counted — short of a majority — as Arab parties surge to a historic 19 seats and coalition talks loom.
Partial results from Israel's first election since the October 7, 2023 attacks put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc ahead but short of a majority, leaving Arab parties holding the balance of power as final results are awaited.
Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery with a ballistic missile, sending Brent crude above $115 a barrel, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed a strike on the facility.
Israelis voted on Tuesday in their first election since the October 7, 2023 attacks, with turnout running at record levels, a day after a UN-mandated inquiry accused Israel of the crime against humanity of "extermination" in the West Bank — a charge Israel flatly rejects.
Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh on Tuesday afternoon, the Saudi-led coalition said, as Civil Defence alerts sounded across several regions of the kingdom.