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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center has issued an advisory after yesterday's attack on a commercial vessel approximately 9 nautical miles southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen. According to UKMTO, the vessel was struck by an uncrewed surface vessel (USV), igniting a fire that ultimately forced the crew to abandon ship. The vessel subsequently sank. Authorities continue to investigate the incident

A statement issued by the Houthis Armed Forces: In implementation of the Yemeni Armed Forces' decision to impose a maritime blockade on the Saudi Arabia and to reinforce the principle of a blockade for a blockade, the Yemeni Armed Forces were able to target the Saudi oil tanker "Wafa" in the northern Red Sea off the coast of Yanbu with a number of ballistic missiles. The strike was precise, thanks be to God. With this attack, the total number of Saudi oil tankers targeted by our forces since the start of the maritime blockade on July 22nd has reached eight. the total number of Saudi oil tankers that have been prevented from proceeding and forced to turn back in the Red and Arabian Seas has reached 29. With the success of the Yemeni Armed Forces, by the grace of God, in tightening the maritime blockade on the Saudi from Bab al-Mandab. In the southern Red Sea, the Saudi has moved to divert its oil tankers towards the northern Red Sea. Therefore, the Yemeni armed forces affirm that their operations will continue and escalate in targeting Saudi oil tankers in the northern Red Sea to close all access points to them and prevent them from crossing, in order to establish the equation of siege for siege, whatever the results and repercussions may be

Explosions in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a

The main radar at Najran Airport in Saudi Arabia was attacked by a drone launched from Yemen. Depending on the type of radar used, this will reduce the chances of detecting future projectiles.

The Houthis announced that they had attacked a sensitive target at an airport in Saudi Arabia.

Yemen's Houthis say they forced eight Saudi oil tankers to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope as a result of their naval blockade

A Saudi official source told Al Arabiya: The airstrike was limited to militia military depots.

The Syrian president affirms to the Saudi Crown Prince his condemnation of the attempt to target oil facilities in the Kingdom.

Here is the statement declaring the Establishment of a Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition. It is a joint statement by 14 countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sudan, Djibouti & Somalia

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.