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יורש העצר של סעודיה מוחמד בן סלמאן וראש ממשלת פקיסטן שהבז שריף

Pakistan’s credibility is on the line

Analysis: Islamabad need not seek war with Iran, but its response to threats against Saudi Arabia will determine whether allies and rivals view its security guarantees as binding or merely rhetorical

Prof. Ilan Alon | 07.21.26

תיעוד: החות'ים תקפו את הספינה Tutor בים האדום

Houthi Red Sea blockade would lift oil prices, but workarounds could blunt impact

Oil prices could climb above $115-$120 should flows be disrupted, consultant says; Saudi crude shipments to Asia could face longer routes; Asian refiners could face delays of around a month for Yanbu cargoes, Kpler analyst says

Reuters | 07.21.26

שליט סעודיה מוחמד בן סלמאן והמנהיג החות'י עבד אל-מלכ בדר א-דין אל-חות'י

'Eye for an eye': Houthis declare 'naval blockade' against Saudi Arabia

'Blockade with a blockade': In parallel with escalation by Iran, the conflict between Riyadh and the rebels in Yemen is also escalating , with the Houthis declaring a 'naval blockade,' claiming that Saudi Arabia is also imposing one on them

Lior Ben Ari | 07.20.26

Saudi nuclear deal tests Trump as Graham’s regional vision unravels

Analysis: A US-Saudi deal allowing domestic uranium enrichment is awaiting Trump’s signature, but bipartisan resistance in Congress, Lindsey Graham’s death and Israel’s exclusion from a broader regional framework could jeopardize its approval

Kobby Barda | 07.19.26

Yemen’s fragile ceasefire faces new test after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s fragile truce faces its biggest test in years after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia followed airstrikes linked to an Iranian flight dispute, raising fears that regional tensions could reignite the country’s long-running conflict

AP | 07.15.26

Houthis strike back at Saudi Arabia, exposing cracks in Gulf deterrence

The Houthis swiftly retaliated after Riyadh struck Sanaa airport, underscoring growing confidence despite Iran's wider war; The response also highlights what analysts see as a gradual erosion of deterrence across the Gulf

Lior Ben Ari | 07.13.26

Houthis target Saudi airports as ballistic missiles intercepted

Saudi Arabia says air defenses intercepted missiles launched at the country’s south; reports say Houthi attacks targeted Abha airport and two air bases in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport

Lior Ben Ari | 07.13.26

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa airport to block Iranian plane

Houthi officials said the strikes hit Sanaa airport’s runways and warned the attack ended a period of de-escalation; Riyadh has not confirmed involvement

Lior Ben Ari | 07.13.26

מטוסו של טראמפ נוחת בריאד בליווי מטוסי קרב סעודים

Saudi surrender in Yemen: The Iranian flight threatening Israel

Commentary: As an Iranian airliner openly lands in Yemen while Saudi jets back down, the illusion of regional peace crumbles. Inside the catastrophic strategic failure that hands Tehran a direct air bridge to the southern border of Israel

Amine Ayoub | 07.06.26

Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia: 'We confronted your jets, we’ll strike by land and sea'

Yemen’s Iran-backed terrorists accused Riyadh of sending fighter jets to stop an Iranian civilian plane from landing in Sanaa, warning that continued ‘aggression’ would trigger attacks on airports and vital interests on land and at sea

ynet | 07.03.26

דונלד טראמפ בפסגה עם מנהיגי מדינות המפרץ בסעודיה

Report: Saudi pressed Trump to halt naval Hormuz mission over fears of renewed Iran war

NYT says Riyadh blocked use of Saudi airspace for Project Freedom, forcing Washington to shut down the Strait of Hormuz escort mission within 48 hours

ynet Global | 07.01.26

Saudi Arabia just bought eyes in the sky over Sinai — pointed straight at Israel

Analysis: While the world cheers 'Arab space cooperation,' Egypt’s crippling debt means Riyadh gets leverage over Cairo’s military surveillance. Built in a Chinese facility. Ignoring Camp David limits. This isn’t science — it’s strategic patronage with real regional stakes

Amine Ayoub | 06.25.26

ארכיון 17.4 נשיא סוריה אחמד א שרע עם נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן ב אנטליה

Turkey, Syria seek to sideline Israel in race to bypass Hormuz

Two rival land corridors aim to bypass Hormuz: a Turkey-Saudi route through Syria and Jordan, and an Israel-backed Gulf-Jordan-Haifa plan, as Ankara and Riyadh move ahead

Lior Ben Ari | 06.12.26

נשיא טורקיה בטקס מסירת כלי שיט צבאיים לחיל הים הטורקי

Saudi Arabia, Syria and Erdogan's new Ottoman trade empire

Analysis: As Riyadh signs a landmark rail corridor deal with Ankara and Turkish banks prepare to open across Syria, Israel's enemies are not the only ones reshaping the Middle East

Amine Ayoub | 06.11.26

סעודיה חאג' מוסלמים מכה כעבה האבן הקדושה

Hajj 2026: 1.5 million gather in Mecca despite threat of Iranian strikes

About 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims are performing the Hajj in Mecca as Saudi Arabia hosts the annual pilgrimage amid fears of renewed war with Iran and possible missile attacks, with many ignoring travel warnings and saying they are in the 'safest place in the world'

News Agencies, ynet | 05.25.26