US Politics live updates: Photos show burning US bases hit by Iran
The US House of Representatives has voted to demand that President Trump withdraw troops from an ongoing conflict with Iran, marking a significant political rebuke. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone near Mecca, escalating regional tensions.
Why it matters
The combination of domestic political opposition to the war and regional instability suggests a deepening crisis for the US administration.
- 5.26am . First published September 15, 2026 - 8.35pm
Key Updates pin 05.25am Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca pin 03.39am Trump sees three new GOP defections in House vote to end Iran war pin 02.29am Saudi Arabia asks UK for military aid: report pin 11.05pm Widespread damage at US bases shown in new photos downChevron Show more Latest posts pin PINNED POST downArrow Go to latest 05.25am Saudi Arabia says it shot down a Houthi drone near Mecca Eyad Kourdi, CNN shares Share post Saudi Arabia said it shot down a Houthi drone on the outskirts of Islam’s holiest city Mecca on Tuesday –– prompting swift regional condemnation of the Iran-backed Yemeni rebel group.
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