Britain sends tanker aiding Saudis

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Laleh Khalili

@lalehkhalili.bsky.social

I wonder if this was the price Saudi had to pay in order to get the US to send jets to bomb Yemen:

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Saudi Arabia quits China-led cross-border currency platform

Kingdom’s central bank withdrew from programme which is part of Beijing’s effort to develop an alternative system to the dollar

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September 22, 2026 at 3:10 PM

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Against the Houthis: A hint of help for Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is being abandoned by its security partners. London sends symbolic support for the Yemen conflict: a single refueling aircraft.

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by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#SaudiArabia has restarted operations of East-West Pipeline, damaged on September 13 by drone attacks

Saudis may resume exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu later Tuesday --- But pipeline pumping at a low rate

#IranWar #Houthis #Yemen

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 12h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM

El Pais

The Houthis continue their advance in Yemen and seek total control of the Bab el Mandeb Strait

Despite recent attacks against Riyadh and its oil facilities, Saudi Arabia promises to resume crude shipments from Yanbu while receiving support from Western countries

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El Mundo

The United Kingdom, the first Western country to back Saudi Arabia in its war against the Houthis

Burnham announces the deployment of a tanker aircraft so that Saudi bombers can refuel in flight when carrying out combat missions against the Iran-backed militia.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Houthi in Yemen: Burnham announces 'defensive' military support for Riyadh

The British prime minister has decided on his government's first military intervention. Washington has so far held back on the latest escalation in Yemen.

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by Timothy D. McBride

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

MIDEAST WAR
Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/w...

Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War

The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

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September 22, 2026 at 10:53 AM

The Independent

UK supporting Saudi Arabia could help keep fuel prices down, minister claims

Energy prices have already shot up following conflict involving Iran and the shutting down of the Strait of Hormuz

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

154+ killed since Sunday in fighting in #Yemen between #Houthis and #Saudi- backed government forces.

Houthis reported 118 fatalities from Saudi airstrikes, clashes and artillery fire - Government sources said 36 of their troops were killed

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 12h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Adam Baron

@adammbaron.bsky.social

Houthis/Ansar Allah messaging continues to double down on isolating Saudi Arabia as sole target at this stage, stating that they will continue avoiding hitting US (and other) ships/targets as long as they stay out of the conflict.
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war

A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war, telling The Associated Press that his group has assured the Trump a...

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September 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

UK Prime Minister Burnham: We will provide defensive air support to #SaudiArabia to counter attacks by #Yemen 's #Houthis

Agreed to request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure

Will use 1st meeting w Trump, in New York on Tues, to urge de-escalation of #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 12h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 5:05 AM

by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

In Thursday call from #Saudi Crown Prince #MBS, #Trump pledged direct military action v. #Houthis in #Yemen

But on Sunday, as US planes prepared for airstrikes, Trump called off operation

#SaudiArabia #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 12h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

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US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

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September 22, 2026 at 4:57 AM

Kathimerini

Yemen: The Houthis report 6 dead in Saudi-led bombings

Riyadh is bombing daily areas of Yemen controlled by the rebel movement

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by Ernesto Castañeda

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Ernesto Castañeda

@drernestocast.bsky.social

Trump's stance: Houthi disruptions to oil trade won't draw retaliation. Past US military actions in Yemen haven't improved the situation, suggesting regional trade disruptions will continue. #yemen #geopolitics

September 22, 2026 at 1:57 AM

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Trump bailed out of personal commitment to help #SaudiArabia w direct military action against #Yemen 's #Houthis

On Thursday, Trump agreed to appeal of #Saudi Crown Prince #MBS

But by midday Sunday, Trump U-turned again as commanders approved target lists and troops loaded bombs onto warplanes

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATES: US War on #Iran, Day 207 --- #SaudiArabia 's Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar #BabAlMandeb

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