Gulf / Iran

- South Korea's crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia fell below 30% in January-August, the first time since 2018. - Over 70 people were killed and hundreds injured in fighting around Yemen’s Taiz province between Houthi rebels and pro-government forces; Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi airports, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries. - A tanker was struck by projectiles north of Qatar's tip in the Persian Gulf, marking the first such attack since September. - Saudi Arabia retaliated against Houthi attacks by destroying 82 military targets, including missile launch platforms.

Recent headlines

• Iran’s human rights official says legal efforts under way over Minab attack — middle_east_eye
• Saudi airports hit as Gaza strikes kill two amid wider Middle East violence - India Today — gnews_US_en_Middle_East_conflict
• Saudi airports hit as Gaza strikes kill two amid wider Middle East violence - India Today — gnews_US_en_Middle_East_conflict
• Responses to the Minab Bombing Show the Power of International Law — world_politics_review
• Flights continue in Saudi Arabia despite Houthi attacks, airspace threats — al_monitor