Houthi attacks threaten Riyadh's World Energy Congress and expose the limits of Saudi war aims. Washington faces a dilemma: let its regional security strategy falter or intervene in Yemen on terms that could draw it into a wider war with Iran
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Houthi attacks threaten Riyadh's World Energy Congress and expose the limits of Saudi war aims. Washington faces a dilemma: let its regional security strategy falter or intervene in Yemen on terms that could draw it into a wider war with Iran

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October 11, 2026
Around 25,000 invitees, hundreds of ministers, CEOs of oil and energy companies, journalists and public figures are expected to attend the World Energy Congress, which opens in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Sunday. But it is unclear how many will actually make it there – or agree to attend a conference that has been meticulously planned over many months.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why doesn't the US intervene to defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis? | 0 | 6.3 | 20-09-2026 |
| 2 | Houthi attacks and no Western support: What are Saudi Arabia's options ? | 0 | 6.52 | 20-09-2026 |
| 3 | Will Trump defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks – and how far will he go? | 0 | 6.48 | 13-10-2026 |
| 4 | Iran warns of new U.S. attack, threatens sustained retaliation across region | 0 | 9.44 | 20-09-2026 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia strikes Houthis after Iran-backed rebels target energy sites | 0 | 18.14 | 25-07-2026 |
| 6 | Ship insurers restrict war coverage for Saudi Arabian cargoes in Red Sea | 0 | 14.17 | 24-07-2026 |
| 7 | The Houthis Are Risking Everything for Iran | 0 | 14.76 | 12-08-2026 |
| 8 | Ny attack mot Saudiarabien efter Huthi-varning | 0 | 13.45 | 12-10-2026 |
| 9 | NYT: Саудовская Аравия отговорила США от атаки на Иран | 0 | 6.14 | 11-08-2026 |
| 10 | Military briefing: Houthis expose limits of Saudi Arabia’s vast arsenal | 0 | 11.07 | 14-10-2026 |