Middle East
Saudi-led coalition says it hit Houthi resources; fire reported in Dammam
The Saudi-led coalition said it 'neutralised' Houthi missile and drone resources; Iranian media reported a strike and big fire at a Dammam industrial site.
Houthis
Houthis: 40 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Saudi-led coalition says it hit Houthi resources; fire reported in Dammam. Key developments, background and…
40 stories on Houthis since 25 September 2026; the latest was published on 2 November 2026.
Key developments
- Saudi-led coalition says it hit Houthi resources; fire reported in DammamThe Saudi-led coalition said it carried out an operation on Sunday morning to 'neutralise vital resources' the Houthis use for ballistic missiles and drones; it gave no locations or casualty figures.
- Makkah pact states hold first talks with Iran in TehranField Marshal Asim Munir, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met Iran's leadership in Tehran on Monday.
- Houthis claim strikes on Saudi defence ministry; Aramco evacuates HQYemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Arabia's defence ministry in Riyadh, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Dammam's airport.
- Pakistani injured in attacks on Saudi oilfield and Dammam airportTwo foreign workers, from the Philippines and Nepal, were killed and a Pakistani and an Indian injured at Saudi Aramco's Shaybah field.
- Oil climbs above $110 after US orders staff out of Saudi ArabiaBrent crude rose $1.29, or 1.2%, to $110.11 a barrel, and US WTI gained 97 cents to $98.12.
Middle East
Makkah pact states hold first talks with Iran in Tehran
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye held their first talks with Iran since signing the Makkah defence pact; Khawaja Asif vowed to defend the kingdom.
Middle East
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi defence ministry; Aramco evacuates HQ
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Arabia's defence ministry and Aramco sites as Aramco evacuates its Dhahran HQ, oil hits $112 and Iran threatens Gulf datacentres.
Middle East
Pakistani injured in attacks on Saudi oilfield and Dammam airport
A Pakistani was among those hurt when drone debris hit Saudi Aramco's Shaybah field, while an attack on Dammam's King Fahd airport killed one and injured eight.
Markets
Oil climbs above $110 after US orders staff out of Saudi Arabia
Brent rose $1.29 to $110.11 after the US ordered some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia, as Houthi strikes hit a Dammam airport and a Saudi oilfield.
Middle East
US orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia
The US told non-emergency staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi attacks, as drone debris killed two at the Shaybah oilfield.
Middle East
Gulf states hold emergency military meeting in Riyadh amid Houthi attacks
GCC military officials held an extraordinary meeting in Riyadh to strengthen coordination and readiness as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue.
Middle East
Sisi says Egypt will defend Saudi Arabia but will not attack Yemen
Egypt's President Sisi said any military help for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending its territory and would not include an attack on Yemen.
Middle East
Turkey to seek mandate for military personnel in Saudi Arabia
A Turkish ruling party lawmaker said parliament will get a mandate to send personnel to Saudi Arabia under the Makkah pact, limited to defensive roles.
Pakistan
Makkah pact text says attack on one is attack on all
The Makkah defence pact text commits Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey to defend each other; a Pakistani will be its first secretary-general.
Middle East
UK to send Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Britain will fly RAF Typhoons on defensive missions over Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Riyadh, as the kingdom shot down another missile.
Middle East
Houthi missile strike kills 58 at Yemen government training camp
A Houthi missile attack killed 58 people at a government training camp in Shabwa, the governor said, as the group fired four more ballistic missiles at Marib.
Markets
Brent crude holds near five-month high on Houthi attacks
Brent crude rose to about $110 a barrel, near a five-month high, on Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, while the PSX edged up on buying in oil, cement and banks.