# Saudi defence minister and Hegseth discuss latest Houthi attacks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/saudi-defence-minister-and-hegseth-discuss-latest-houthi-attacks/
- Published: 2026-11-03T16:30:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T23:32:39+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-defence-minister-and-hegseth-discuss-latest-houthi-attacks
- Topics: Americas, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Saudi and US defence chiefs discussed Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
- Their call also covered defence cooperation and efforts to ease regional tensions.
- The Saudi account announced no specific new measures.

## Summary

Saudi Arabia’s defence minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, held a phone call with his US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, to discuss defence cooperation and developments in the region. According to the Saudi Press Agency, their discussion covered efforts to ease tensions and what Riyadh described as continuing attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi movement. The Saudi account gave no details of any decisions or new measures agreed during the call.

The conversation came amid renewed cross-border violence. The Houthis have claimed attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities and military sites, although the timing and effects of those claims have not been independently verified. Saudi authorities have also reported intercepting missiles aimed at Riyadh. The call places the attacks alongside a wider diplomatic effort to contain regional tensions, but the public account does not establish whether Washington and Riyadh agreed on a response.

## Coverage

- [Middle East Eye: Saudi defence minister and Hegseth discuss latest Houthi attacks](https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-defence-minister-and-hegseth-discuss-latest-houthi-attacks)
- [Saudi Press Agency: Defense Minister, US Secretary of War Discuss Houthi Attacks, Regional De-escalation](https://spa.gov.sa/en/w2716682)

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