Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect Yanbu

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   Saudi Arabia Reports Houthi Missile Attacks

   Saudi Arabia intercepted a wave of Houthi ballistic missiles and drones launched toward Riyadh and regions including Mecca. The attacks coincided with an oil climb to a one-week high. France responded by vowing to send military means, troops, and air defences to protect the key Saudi oil terminal of Yanbu. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye prepared for urgent military talks under their joint defence pact. Iran proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which was rejected by Donald Trump.

   Why it matters

   The escalation involving Houthi strikes highlights ongoing maritime and energy security vulnerabilities in the region, drawing direct military responses from European powers like France. Regional states are actively consolidating defense ties through joint pacts as diplomatic efforts around the Strait of Hormuz face severe friction. These events directly impact global oil markets, driving prices upward amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.

   What is confirmed

   • Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles after issuing warnings for several regions, including Mecca.
   • Saudi Arabia intercepted two drones launched by Houthis towards Riyadh.
   • France vowed to send military means, troops, and air defences to help shield the key Saudi oil terminal of Yanbu.
   • Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye are preparing urgent military talks under their joint defence pact.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Iran proposed a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections.
   • Donald Trump rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal.
   • Iran's foreign minister will stay in New York awaiting a response on a proposal to reopen Hormuz.

   What to watch next

   • Developments in the joint military talks between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye.
   • Implementation and deployment of French defensive assets and troops to Yanbu.
   • Official responses from Washington regarding Iranian diplomatic proposals on the Strait of Hormuz.
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. The Guardian — Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week high
   2. www.yahoo.com — Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
   3. www.independent.co.uk — Become an Independent member to bookmark this article
   4. reuters.com — Saudi says it intercepted 2 drones launched by Houthis towards Riyadh
   5. The Jerusalem Post — Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
   6. Bloomberg.com — Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Ceasefire Proposal, WSJ Reports
   7. Euronews.com — Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect Yanbu
   8. www.manilatimes.net — Saudi Arabia reports Houthi missile attacks - The Manila Times
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   11. www.tbsnews.net — France to send troops, air defences to Saudi Arabia as Houthi ...
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