Saudi-led coalition · Full chronicle and history

On October 15, 2026 Beijing time, the Saudi-led coalition issued a statement publicly accusing Yemen's Houthi forces of obtaining advanced weapons and equipment with the assistance of "regional powers." The coalition strongly condemned this and called on the international community to take action to prevent armed groups from acquiring such military technology in order to maintain regional security and stability. According to the X account @clashreport, the coalition emphasized that the Houthis have become the first non-state armed group to obtain such advanced technology.

At 20:55 Beijing time on October 13, 2026, the Saudi-led coalition issued an urgent warning, calling on civilians at the site of Al-Sabaha, a major Yemeni oil company in Sanaa, Yemen, to evacuate immediately. The warning was widely seen as a clear signal that the coalition was about to launch an airstrike on the facility. The operation is a continuation of Yemen's long-running conflict, raising international concern over the security of local energy infrastructure and the risk of civilian casualties.

The Saudi-led multi-national coalition reported on September 16 that it had intercepted a drone attempting to enter Mecca airspace. Coalition spokesman al-Maliki said the air defense system intercepted the aircraft on Tuesday night, calling the security of the two holy sites and the pilgrims a red line, a move that drew strong condemnation from Muslim countries and their leaders.