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Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met with JD Vance in Washington on Wednesday as tensions with Iran continued to rise. The visit came a day after the US and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-linked logistics and weapons sites in Iraq. During the meeting, Khalid discussed the strikes, Saudi Arabia's response to attacks on its infrastructure, and delivered a personal message from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia believes Iran will continue escalating through allied militias in Iraq and Yemen's Houthis. Source: CNN

The official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, stated that, further to the two statements issued by the Ministry of Defense on Monday (13 Safar 1448 AH) and Tuesday (14 Safar 1448 AH), corresponding to (27-28 July 2026), the air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones that attempted to target facilities.

Yemeni Foreign Minister: There are no talks with the Houthis, and there is an Omani role.

Syria condemns the attempt to target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia using drones launched from Iraq.

Trump on Iran: We are not involved with the Houthis right now, but if they are a problem, we may have to get involved

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted several crude oil supply and transport sites linking eastern Saudi Arabia to Yanbu, in response to alleged Saudi drone incursions into Yemeni airspace - Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree

Contrary to Saudi Arabia's accusations against Iraq, Houthis claim responsibility for the attack on Abqaiq and Riyadh.

The Saudi Ministry of Defense: Air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones in the past few hours that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh. These attempts originated from Iraqi territory and were carried out by Iranian-backed terrorist militias

Jordanian Air Force says it shot down two drones in its airspace, after Israeli army says it downed two UAVs close to Israel-Jordan border

British Prime Minister condemns Houthi militia attacks in the Red Sea

A thermal hotspot was detected today on NASA FIRMS at 16.09962, 44.60141 in Yemen's Al Jawf Governorate, likely marking the crash site of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV shot down by the Houthis

Airstrikes target Houthi militia reinforcements in Marib and Al-Jawf

The Greek armed forces claim: A Greek Patriot air defense battery deployed in Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen targeting a major oil refinery in the Yanbu region.

Commercial flights bound for Jeddah Airport are also being put into holding patterns. The reason remains unclear, with no reported attacks on either Jeddah or Riyadh

Saudi Civil Defense: Early warning system activated in Yanbu Governorate

Smoke plumes rise in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Zap Yemen's Houthis have launched a ballistic missile attack on Jizan, the capital of Saudi Arabia's Jazan Province. Multiple explosions have been reported across the city, though it remains unclear whether they were caused by missile interceptions or direct impacts

Saudi Arabia: If the Houthis continue their hostilities, we will respond without hesitation.

Houthis Foreign Ministry: Instead of complying with the legitimate and just demand to lift the blockade on Yemen, the Saudi regime committed a major blunder that will cost it dearly.

Violent clashes broke out between Houthis forces and Saudi-backed militias on the Marib and Al-Dhale' fronts.

The Saudi-led coalition: Targeting Yemeni military sites in Hodeidah Governorate. Hodeidah port was not targeted, and all Hodeidah ports remain open to maritime navigation. The targets destroyed were linked to the threat to commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

Houthi-affiliated media outlets report that Saudi airstrikes targeted telecommunications facilities in Hodeidah and Kamaran Island.

Several airstrikes target Yemen's Hodeidah port. Al-Mayadeen reports the strikes were carried out by Saudi forces

Yemeni forces targeted the Saudi ship NCC MASA while it was sailing in the Red Sea. The targeted Saudi ship in the Red Sea sustained damage.

Reuters: A merchant ship hijacked last week off the Gulf of Aden in Yemen is now in the hands of Somali pirates.

The European Union: Operation Aspidis remains fully committed to protecting freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia confirms targeting of its ship in the Red Sea. The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced that a Saudi-owned ship was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea. Without naming the tanker, SPA only announced that a fire broke out in the forward section of the ship, but the incident did not result in any casualties or injuries

The Houthis escalated their campaign in the Red Sea today by targeting two Saudi-flagged oil tankers, accusing the vessels of violating the group's naval blockade on Saudi maritime traffic. anger According to the group's military spokesman, the attack involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and one-way attack (OWA) drones, leaving both tankers on fire. anger The first vessel targeted was LAYLA (IMO 9336098), a Saudi-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) built in 2007 with a deadweight of 317,821 metric tons. anger Maritime records identify the vessel as being owned by the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri). Both its technical (ISM) and commercial management are handled by Bahri Ship Management, a Saudi-owned subsidiary of Bahri. anger The second vessel was ENCELIA (IMO 9240172), a Saudi-flagged oil products tanker built in 2003 with a deadweight of 109,250 metric tons. anger Shipping records list Trans Mediterranean Shipping Inc. as the registered owner of ENCELIA, while its technical management is provided by Red Sea Marine Services. Commercial management is handled by Bihar International Co

Reuters: A car carrier changed course in the Gulf of Aden and sailed away after previously indicating the Saudi port of Jeddah as its destination.

Shipping data: Warnings issued from Yemen's Houthis via email to shipping companies to avoid loading or unloading at Saudi ports.