Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly sought Saudi Arabia’s participation in a military campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. According to reports, Netanyahu approached Riyadh through American mediation, but Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman declined the proposal. The reported development has raised questions about Saudi Arabia’s regional security priorities, its relationship with Israel, and the potential consequences of expanding military operations against the Houthis.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to visit New Delhi in September 2026 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. His visit comes amid continuing tensions in the Middle East and is being viewed as significant from a diplomatic perspective.
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency committee meeting as Ebola cases and deaths continue to rise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.