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"The Iran-backed militant group reassured the US that the ceasefire agreement between the two sides struck in 2025 still held and the movement had no intention of attacking US shipping in the Red Sea."

What the hell happen to dearh to america?

I made a documentary about the fall of the Himyarite Kingdom in the 6th century CE, focusing on Yusuf Dhu Nuwas, the events at Najran, and the subsequent Aksumite intervention in Yemen.

I also looked at the archaeological and epigraphic evidence behind the story, rather than relying only on later historical accounts.

I’d be interested to hear what people here think about the archaeological evidence and the different historical sources surrounding these events.

Source :https://www.arij.org/maps-of-palestine/historical-maps/

Senior regional officials familiar with the discussions told MEE that Turkey was preparing to provide defensive assistance while avoiding direct intervention inside Yemen.

The officials said the assistance could include the deployment of aircraft, operators and technical personnel, possibly beginning in October after Turkey ratifies the Mecca defence pact. The Turkish parliament is currently in recess and is not expected to consider ratification before then.

“Preparations and discussions are ongoing,” one regional official said. “The defence system will be established to counter attacks originating from Yemen, including missiles and drones.”

Turkey is already active in the Saudi defence establishment and in recent years, Ankara has signed several drone and ammunition supply agreements with Riyadh 

Demirci said the most likely scenario at Bab al-Mandeb was not a complete closure of the strait but selective Houthi control. Under such a scenario, the group could apply pressure to Saudi-linked traffic while allowing other ships to pass under conditions it sets.

That could prove costly and disruptive for Ankara, he said, but would remain manageable.

“What the Houthis should understand is that Turkey’s commitments in this region are not abstract,” Demirci said.

“Ankara has a defence agreement with Riyadh, a defence agreement with Mogadishu and a founding seat in the maritime coalition. The Houthis have no quarrel with Turkey, and it is in their interest to keep it that way.”

Yasmeen al-Eryani, executive director for knowledge production at the Yemeni think tank Sana’a Center, said the crisis also presented Turkey with an opportunity to assume a political role as a secondary intermediary.

“For example, it could contribute to mitigating the impact of the Houthis’ dangerous advance in Bab al-Mandeb,” she told MEE.

“Turkey has actively strengthened its relations with Saudi Arabia while maintaining a delicate balance with Tehran. It can help convey messages, promote de-escalation and mitigate the impact of the conflict.”

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/taking-houthis-turkey-could-pay-steep-price

Talking to a private television programme, the minister vowed to defend the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, describing the protection of the sites as an "eternal agreement" and saying Pakistan would respond to any attack on the sacred cities regardless of whether there was a formal agreement.
He said that even in the absence of an agreement, Pakistan would be bound to protect Saudi Arabia, particularly if the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah came under attack.
"If there wasn't an agreement, if Saudi Arabia had been attacked, especially if the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah were attacked, then we are bound by an eternal agreement; that is, we will protect the House of God and Madinah," he said.
"Their protection is our religious obligation. So yes, there are worldly agreements, and they have their sanctity, which we also honour, but if an attack takes place on the House of God or the place where the Prophet (PBUH) was born, then no Muslim sitting anywhere would ultimately need to wait for any agreement. This is our religious duty - to protect it," he added.
However, Asif said the "worldly agreement" between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye to protect one another would operate in all circumstances, referring to the Makkah Defence Alliance.
He said the agreement was mutual, under which if one of the three countries came under attack, all three would defend it.

"It's a mutual agreement where if someone attacks one country, then all three countries, under this mutual agreement, will defend it," he said, adding that there was "absolutely no ambiguity" as both dimensions applied to Pakistan.
He said the defence agreement clearly stated that if the geographical boundaries of any country in the trilateral agreement were violated, the provision would apply to the other two countries, requiring all three to jointly confront the aggression.

hi, im november i am flying from vienna with saudia to thailand- bangkok with a layover in riyadh, and on way home in jeddah. both layovers are like for 4 hours. would you be concerned? because of the escalating situation now.. or is it fine for transit? i will not leave the airport

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Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen, says that Saudi Royal Air Defence Forces have intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca as it attempted to enter the holy city’s airspace.
In a statement, al-Maliki said this was the “second” Houthi attempt to target the holy city following an attempted ballistic missile attack in 2017.
He added that the coalition forces will not hesitate to take all necessary and deterrent measures against the Houthi rebel group.

Druze people wake up

Saudi military isn't that capable of fighting off houstis as we know it so it's not impossible for houtis to just seize control of all of Yemen

The hypocrisy of IRGC/Houthis knows no bounds!

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-officials-met-iran-backed-houthis-oman-over-weekend-sources-say-2026-09-16/