Gulf states call off meeting with Iran, Houthis launch new attack on Saudi — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-call-off-meeting-with-iran-houthis-launch-new-attack-on-saudiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Saudi Arabia labels Houthi attack on Mecca a red linehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-call-off-meeting-with-iran-houthis-launch-new-attack-on-saudihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-call-off-meeting-with-iran-houthis-launch-new-attack-on-saudi#u72355Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:51:08 +0000Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Houthis of attacking the holy city of Mecca on Wednesday, describing the incident as a red line. While the Houthis denied involvement, Turkey condemned the strike and called for an immediate end to attacks on the kingdom, citing a regional security threat. Saudi Arabia has not yet activated defense cooperation agreements with Turkey and Pakistan in response to the event. This escalation follows a diplomatic stalemate between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing US intelligence support for Saudi defenses.Why it mattersMecca is the holiest city in Oil Prices Climb as Iran Delays Strait of Hormuz Talks and Saudis Intercept Dronehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-call-off-meeting-with-iran-houthis-launch-new-attack-on-saudihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-call-off-meeting-with-iran-houthis-launch-new-attack-on-saudi#u70040Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:50:33 +0000Oil prices hover near a four-month high after Iran and Oman delayed diplomatic meetings regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz. The diplomatic standstill coincides with intensified military hostilities in the region. Saudi Arabia stated that it successfully downed an aerial drone near Mecca amid ongoing Houthi attacks. Meanwhile, the United States is providing Saudi Arabia with intelligence and planning support through a dedicated task force, though a US official confirmed that President Donald Trump previously turned down a personal request from the kingdom's crown prince for direct U Gulf States Postpone Iran Talks as Houthis Attack Saudi Arabiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-call-off-meeting-with-iran-houthis-launch-new-attack-on-saudihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-call-off-meeting-with-iran-houthis-launch-new-attack-on-saudi#u68894Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:20:29 +0000Gulf Arab states have postponed planned diplomatic meetings with Iran concerning a Strait of Hormuz proposal, coinciding with a fresh military assault on Saudi Arabia by Yemen-aligned Houthi forces. The simultaneous breakdown in diplomacy and escalation in the air and on the ground heighten concerns that the broader Middle East conflict will expand further. While regional tensions mount, United States President Donald Trump maintains that Tehran desires a settlement with Washington, signaling potential diplomatic openings despite ongoing hostilities.Why it mattersThe derailed diplomatic summit