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Houthi missiles, drones strike Riyadh

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Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes on Riyadh and drew UN Security Council condemnation amid an escalation of Yemen-linked attacks across the Red Sea region.

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BREAKING: In a major escalation in the war in the Middle East, Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen struck Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, targeting fuel storage facilities at the airport with missiles and drones.
September 19, 2026 at 5:50 PM

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Smoke and flames seen near Riyadh airport, causing major flight disruptions as Iran-backed Houthis launch suicide drones targeting Saudi infrastructure. gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump...
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September 19, 2026 at 2:11 PM

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Aramco fuel tank near Riyadh’s International Airport is on fire

Firefighters are trying to extinguish the flames of the burnt-out fuel tank

Witnesses reported two explosions in the Saudi capital early this morning

#SaudiArabia #IranWar #Houthis #Yemen
September 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM

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Pathetic. Why are the Saudis facing this predicament in the first place?
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Opinion | The Saudis, the Houthis, and Israel
A new challenge requires Riyadh to work with Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem.
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September 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM

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#Iran senior official Rezaei: We conveyed conditions to mediators for re-engaging in negotiations over US War

Conditions include ending the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian funds abroad, and ending the US naval blockade

Consultations continue w #Qatar and #Pakistan mediators

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September 19, 2026 at 4:51 PM

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Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat. "Flames were visible rising from behind what appeared to be fuel tanks."
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Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat
Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital as attacks by Yemen's Houthi group escalate.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:23 PM

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The Houthis have further tightened their Grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the World
The Houthis have further tightened their Grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the World
The Houthis controlling a vital shipping route in the Red Sea marks a turning point in the war between the United States and Iran
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September 19, 2026 at 4:07 AM

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US Central Command head Cooper: Our forces helped 1bn+ barrels of crude oil exit Persian Gulf through #StraitOfHormuz in recent months

Amount is equivalent to about 50 days of oil moved through the Strait before the US-Israel War on #Iran

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September 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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RIYADH, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi ​group.

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Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital
Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital as attacks by Yemen's Houthi group escalate.
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September 19, 2026 at 6:06 PM

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2 explosions heard in #Saudi capital #Riyadh amid air raid alert

All-clear later issued

1st alert for area since conflict escalated between #Saudi and #Yemen 's Houthis - Hours after Houthi military spokesperson said they foiled Saudi-backed “criminal attempts” in Yemeni capital Sana'a

#IranWar
September 19, 2026 at 4:20 AM

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US War on #Iran, Day 205 --- #SaudiArabia Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

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UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 205 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView
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September 19, 2026 at 4:18 AM

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Sources: US intelligence report produced by AI “almost started a war” between US and #China

Report mistakenly said a Chinese ship was carrying nuclear components to Iran - US military prepared to seize the vessel, and warplanes were in the air

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September 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM

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41-min deep dive into escalating conflict between #Yemen 's #Houthis and #SaudiArabia, complicating #Trump 's failing War on #Iran

Has Trump Admin distanced itself from Saudi partners as US officials in Oman sit down w Houthi representatives?

Growing problems for Trump on homefront

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September 19, 2026 at 6:01 AM

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EA-CEO Retort VideoCast: #Saudi- #Houthi Conflict Complicates #Trump ’s Failing War on #Iran (Scott Lucas with Tim El-Sheikh)

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EA-CEO Retort VideoCast: Saudi-Houthi Conflict Complicates Trump's Failing War on Iran - EA WorldView
41-minute deep dive into the escalating conflict between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia, complicating the Trump camp's failing War on Iran
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September 19, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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