Iraq’s PM tells Saudi crown prince Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks
Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline was struck by drones last month in an attack that originated in Iraq.

Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline was struck by drones last month in an attack that originated in Iraq.







![Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu meets with Saudi Arabia's Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili and Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 25, 2026. [Turkish Defence Ministry/Handout]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-1790426840.jpg?resize=770%2C433&quality=80)

Saudi monarch’s rare condemnation hints at sense of urgency in the kingdom amid ramped-up attacks from Yemen.
Fighting intensifies as US media say Trump called off attacks against Houthis at the last minute on Sunday.
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye’s readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.
Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions.
Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.

Pakistan says no military response has been discussed under its new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.

Fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthis is raising fears Yemen could return to full-scale war.

France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.
Theme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS’s visit to Paris.
Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.