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Saudi Arabia sought U.S.-routed Israeli intelligence against Houthis

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 2:19 AM UTC · How we work

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Saudi Arabia Requests Intelligence

Saudi Arabia asked Israel for intelligence to counter Houthi attacks on its oil export route.
The request was routed through U.S. Central Command, which also provides targeting data.
Saudi Arabia shut its 1,200-km East-West pipeline after an Iraqi-launched drone strike.
Houthi forces captured Perim Island and Mocha port, controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump to order airstrikes, which Trump declined.

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Saudi Arabia Signs MoU

Saudi Cabinet approved a draft memorandum of understanding with Ireland to promote direct investment.
Ministers noted Saudi Arabia’s invited participation in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The Kingdom hosted the Fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.
Saudi Ministry of Industry signed an MoU with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Construction on mineral resources.
Ministry of Investment joined the Standing Committee for Combating Money Laundering.

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Zamir Leads Arab Conference

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir met seven Arab military chiefs at a secret gathering in Germany.
Adm. Brad Cooper organized and facilitated the conference.
Delegates debated the war with Iran, Houthi escalation, and ways to deepen regional security.
Capt. Tim Hawkins said the United States will not withdraw forces from the Middle East.
The gathering was the first Israeli-Arab military conference since the U.S.–Israel war against Iran began six months ago.

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Saudi Arabia Requests Intelligence

Saudi Arabia asked Israel for intelligence to counter Houthi attacks on its oil export route.
The request was routed through U.S. Central Command, which also provides targeting data.
Saudi Arabia shut its 1,200-km East-West pipeline after an Iraqi-launched drone strike.
Houthi forces captured Perim Island and Mocha port, controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump to order airstrikes, which Trump declined.

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