Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Oct 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
Iran reportedly provides Houthis targeting intelligence
By The BriefBrief
Iran is providing Yemen’s Houthis with targeting intelligence for drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cited former Israeli intelligence official Danny Citrinowicz. The Soufan Center said the strikes are helping Iran project power. The reporting comes amid intensified Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Iran is providing Yemen’s Houthis with targeting intelligence for attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to The Wall Street Journal.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 1:46 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Citrinowicz said Iran has a strategic interest in Houthi attacks because they harm Saudi Arabia and raise oil prices; the Soufan Center said the strikes help Iran project power.
How this story developed (showing 14 of 14 earlier reports)
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Shrapnel damages Riyadh kindergarten and medical complex
· Oct 16, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
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Coalition says Houthis struck Riyadh airport 20 times
· Oct 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
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Houthis attack Riyadh airport and Aramco headquarters
· Oct 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
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Saudi-led coalition says Houthis targeted Saudi facilities
· Oct 15, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
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Houthi strikes disrupt pilgrims' travel plans
· Oct 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM ET
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Houthi attacks hit Saudi airports, killing at least 14
· Oct 13, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
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Saudi Authorities Say They Are Fending Off Attacks
· Oct 13, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
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Saudi Arabia intercepts three missiles
· Oct 12, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
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Strikes hit Riyadh airport on Saturday and Sunday
· Oct 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
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Attack at Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11
· Oct 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
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Riyadh airport hit again, flights disrupted
· Oct 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
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Three killed in attacks on Riyadh airport
· Oct 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM ET
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Houthis claim strike on Riyadh airport, three dead
· Oct 8, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
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Houthis say they struck Riyadh airport and other sites
· Oct 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
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