Defence Minister Mohammad bin Salman coordinated the strikes at the Royal Saudi Air Force operations centre near Riyadh [SPAnews]
Al Jazeera: Saudi and Arab allies bomb Houthi positions in Yemen
At least 18 people reported killed in Saudi-led airstrikes in Sanaa, as Iran denounces operation as "US-led aggression".
Saudi Arabia and a coalition of regional allies have launched a military operation in Yemen against the Houthi rebels, who deposed the US-backed Yemeni president last month.
Adel al-Jubair, Saudi ambassador to the US, said on Wednesday that a coalition consisting of 10 countries, including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), had begun airstrikes at 7pm Eastern time.
"The operation is to defend and support the legitimate government of Yemen and prevent the radical Houthi movement from taking over the country," Jubair told reporters in Washington.
MIDDLE EAST
President Hadi leaves Yemen as Saudis bomb rebels.
Saudi leads ten-nation Sunni coalition in bombing Yemen's Shia rebels. Saudi airstrikes target rebel bases in Yemen.
22 killed, 30 wounded amid anti-Houthi airstrikes in Sanaa - Sources.
Turkey supports Saudi-led attack on Houthis in Yemen.
Iran warns of bloodshed as Saudi-led forces bomb Yemen.
US jets pound Isil in Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's home town. US-led coalition pounds ISIL targets in Tikrit.
Iraq crisis: Tikrit push 'no longer led by Shia militias'. Iraqi security forces storm ISIL-controlled city of Tikrit - reports. Iraq official: Troops launch final phase of Tikrit offensive.
Syrian Islamist insurgents advance around Idlib city: monitor.
440,000 Syrians besieged in 'savagery' of war: UN.
UN says 2014 Palestinian death toll highest since 1967.
Amnesty International accuses militants in Gaza of war crimes in 2014 conflict.
Turkey's Erdogan says can't tolerate Iran bid to dominate Middle East.
Iran's Rouhani intervenes as deadline for nuclear deal approaches.
US, Iran nuke talks enter critical round ahead of deadline. Iran nuclear deal in sight, State Dept. official says. U.S., Iran resume talks on preliminary nuclear deal as deadline looms.
AP Exclusive: Iran may run centrifuges at fortified site.
ASIA
Japan PM Abe to address joint session of U.S. Congress.
Pakistani Army begins offensive to drive militants from Tirah Valley.
North Korea's neighbors push to resume six-party talks.
Philippines says China rushing construction in disputed sea.
Philippines Aquino takes responsibility for bungled mission.
China says probing if more Myanmar bombs strayed over border.
China's Xi vows legal reforms to end 'injustice'.
China says will likely invite Western Allies to WW2 parade.
Business, military, government seize land for rubber in Myanmar: rights group.
Cambodian prime minister criticizes Michelle Obama visit.
AFRICA
UN cuts DR Congo peacekeeping force by 2,000.
Sudan says will take part in Yemen campaign with ground, air forces.
Four Egyptian naval vessels en route to secure Gulf of Aden: sources. Egyptian naval, air forces joined in Yemen campaign against Houthis: source.
Nigeria's presidential candidates sign new peace appeal.
Niger, Chad troops pursue Boko Haram in Nigerian border area.
UN refugee chief: Nigeria crisis similar to Syria's.
Tunisia arrests 23 over museum attack. Tunisia arrests 23 in 'terrorist cell' over museum attack.
No U.N. troop cut in Congo until progress against Rwandan rebels.
Uganda ups security, says al Shabaab group behind U.S. warning.
EUROPE
Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz 'suffered from depression' before he deliberately destroyed plane: latest.
Disbelief, shock worldwide at co-pilot's role in Alps crash.
Germanwings co-pilot 'wanted to destroy' plane. French prosecutor: Co-pilot took doomed flight on ‘deliberate’ dive.
Moscow could reignite Ukraine fighting, US diplomat fears.
NATO secretary general: Ukraine cease-fire fragile but ‘largely holding’.
Putin says Russia will stand firm in standoff with West. Putin says Western spies plot against Russia before polls.
Greece 'in a corner' as Europe blocks payment. Bank deposits drain adds pressure on Greece.
Germany bans extremist Islamist group 'Tauhid Germany'.
Asylum seekers in the West highest since Bosnia war: UNHCR.
Pope to White House. Pope Francis to visit Obama at White House on Sept 23.
AMERICAS
Injuries in blast, building collapse in New York's East Village.
US defends Bowe Bergdahl swap amid desertion charges.
Farc guerrillas and Colombian troops to work together to tackle landmine legacy.
Costa Rica fires ambassador in Venezuela after vocal support of Maduro.
Four dead in Chile floods, military rescues stranded residents.
US, Cuba teams discuss telecommunications issues.
DEA agents had 'sex parties' with prostitutes, watchdog says.
Indiana Governor declares public health emergency to battle worst HIV outbreak in state history.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Intel community wary of Islamic State influence on U.S. citizens.
‘Islamist extremists,’ phrase rejected by Obama, embraced by allies.
CIA’s ‘Capt. Ahab’ leaves post; Osama bin Laden tracker led counterterrorism center.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Airlines across the world to change safety policies.
Lufthansa to review pilot training: CEO.
Oil prices rise 6% as Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen rebels.
Christie's aims for auction record book with $140 million Picasso.
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