The United States has advised its citizens in the Middle East to heighten vigilance, as President Donald Trump cut short his vacation amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The US Department of State has approved the sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from some Democratic lawmakers and Israel regarding the deal.
Saudi Arabia's F-15SA fighter, equipped with advanced sensors and considered among the world's most modern F-15 variants, was shot down by Houthi forces.
Saudi Arabia faces a new challenge as its East-West Pipeline, a crucial oil transport route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, was attacked and forced to shut down.
Saudi Arabia has closed its East-West pipeline, a crucial oil export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, following a drone attack reportedly launched from Iraq.