Riyadh says Houthis targeted Mecca

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Juan Cole

@jricole.bsky.social

Juan Cole, The Geopolitical Struggle between the GCC and Iran
in the Greater Middle East, 2015-2020 academia.edu/resource/wor...

[English Version of:] “Al-Niza` al-Jiyusiyasi bayn Majlis al-Ta`awun li Duwal al-Khalij al-`Arabiyya wa Iran.” [“The Geostrategic Contest between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Iran”].

Between 2015 and 2020, Iran maintained its influence in the Middle East despite the attempt of the Saudi- and UAE-led Gulf Cooperation Council to displace it. The failed Yemen War, the failed Syrian r...

academia.edu

September 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

Saudi Arabia is reportedly running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its confrontation with Houthis drags on
apnews.com/article/yeme...

Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on.

apnews.com

September 16, 2026 at 7:35 PM

by James Cameron

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James Cameron

@jjjcameron.bsky.social

"The Houthis reassured the US [officials] that the ceasefire agreement between the two sides struck in 2025 still held and the movement had no intention of attacking US shipping in the Red Sea. Only Saudi-linked shipping was regarded as a target owing to its blockade of Yemen."

US officials decide against backing Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders

Armed group appears to reach agreement with Trump administration over safety of Red Sea shipping

www.theguardian.com

September 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

Officials: 14 #Russia spy satellites passed over US military base in #SaudiArabia days before #Iran carried out a damaging strike

March 27 attack, involving at least one missile and several drones, wounded 12 US service members and destroyed or damaged several warplanes

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18h

US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...

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September 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM

by Shibley Telhami

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

Iran Drone and Missile Attack Hit U.S. Vessel In Strait of Hormuz, Fox News Reveals www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...

NEW: Iran Drone and Missile Attack Hit U.S. Vessel In Strait of Hormuz, Fox News Reveals

"One of the projectiles struck the vessel and caused minor injuries, including smoke inhalation. The injured are being treated in a Gulf country. Some 'U.S. personnel' were onboard."

www.yahoo.com

September 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM

by Jason Lyall

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Jason "Red5" Lyall

@jaylyall.bsky.social

“We have two major waterways obstructed, active attacks, Iran escalating attacks, proxies being active and no signs of diplomatic talks,” Ms. Bakr said. “It’s a disastrous situation when you’re looking at it from an energy security angle.”

Global Oil Prices Could Hit Highest Levels in Months After Saudi Pipeline Attacks

Estimates vary on how long it could take before a crucial pipeline is repaired, but a prolonged shutdown could push oil prices to their highest levels in months.

www.nytimes.com

September 16, 2026 at 11:54 AM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...

eaworldview.com

September 16, 2026 at 6:21 AM

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Franz-Stefan Gady

@hoanssolo.bsky.social

‚Fourteen Russian spy satellites moved over a US military base in Saudi Arabia two days before a devastating attack by Iran.‘ edition.cnn.com/2026/09/16/w...

CNN Investigates: Iran has improved targeting of US assets. Here’s how Russian satellites likely have helped | CNN

Fourteen Russian spy satellites moved over a US military base in Saudi Arabia two days before a devastating attack by Iran. The timing and sequencing of the spacecraft gave them access to a large spec...

edition.cnn.com

September 16, 2026 at 3:57 PM

Reposted by Marc Lynch

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Joyce Karam

@joycekaram.bsky.social

SCOOP: Israeli intelligence officials do not favor entering war against Houthis at this point, or launching preemptive strikes in #Yemen. Details @almonitor.bsky.social www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

Lacking deterrence, Israel’s security establishment opposes attacks on Houthis

Senior Israeli intelligence sources told Al-Monitor that Israel seeks to avoid involvement in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, despite concerns that Yemen could further unravel and t...

www.al-monitor.com

September 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Iran missile and drone strikes on camps and bases of Iranian Kurdish groups in northern #Iraq in past 48 hours

No casualties so far

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18h

US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...

eaworldview.com

September 16, 2026 at 9:36 AM

by Juan Cole

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Juan Cole

@jricole.bsky.social

Iran’s Threat to cut undersea cables in Hormuz a serious Threat to Gulf States

With that web of connections the Strait of Hormuzhas taken on a new significance as a choke point for global undersea infrastructure

dlvr.it

September 16, 2026 at 4:29 AM

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Catherine Rampell

@crampell.bsky.social

Saudi Arabia is seeking to return about half the capacity of its cross-country oil pipeline within days after the link was halted last week following drone attacks www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Saudis Seek to Resume Half of Key Oil Pipeline Within Days

Saudi Arabia is seeking to return about half the capacity of its cross-country oil pipeline within days after the link was halted last week following drone attacks, a person familiar with the matter s...

www.bloomberg.com

September 16, 2026 at 5:41 PM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#SaudiArabia warns security of #Mecca is “red line” and it will take necessary deterrent measures

#Yemen 's #Houthis: "Claims about targeting Mecca are a worn-out lie that has been used before and no longer fools anyone"

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18h

US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...

eaworldview.com

September 16, 2026 at 7:08 AM

Reposted by Greg Linden

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Institute for the Study of War

@thestudyofwar.bsky.social

NEW: The Houthis are likely expanding their strike campaign into Saudi Arabia to erode Saudi support for military operations in Yemen and compel Riyadh to accept Houthi demands. 🧵(1/6)

Read more: isw.pub/IranUpdate09...

September 16, 2026 at 2:41 AM

by Timothy D. McBride

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Oil Prices Jump as Attacks Choke Off Saudi Energy Supply www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/b...

Oil Prices Jump as Attacks Choke Off Saudi Energy Supply

Traders sold oil futures on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

www.nytimes.com

September 16, 2026 at 7:50 AM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

5 sources: US officials met representatives of #Yemen ’s #Houthis in #Oman over the weekend

Meeting at US Embassy in Muscat - Oman government helped organize

#IranWar #SaudiArabia

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 18h

US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-w...

US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...

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September 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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