Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support to protect Yanbu — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-reports-fresh-houthi-attacks-as-france-offers-military-support-to-protect-yanbuContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Saudi Arabia Reports Houthi Missile Attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-reports-fresh-houthi-attacks-as-france-offers-military-support-to-protect-yanbuhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudi-arabia-reports-fresh-houthi-attacks-as-france-offers-military-support-to-protect-yanbu#u93350Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:55:27 +0000Saudi 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 mattersThe escalation involving Houthi strikes highlights ongoing maritim