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How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
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The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group hopes to force political concessions in
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How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group hopes to force political concessions in Yemen.
Why Houthis Are Risking Another War With Saudi Arabia After Years Of Calm
A fragile truce between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels had largely halted large-scale fighting, but it failed to resolve the issues that fuelled the conflict.
Iran-Backed Houthis Corner Saudi Arabia into New Conflict
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia, which does not want another war. The group hopes to force political concessions in Yemen that could give it more authority and more access to resources. The Houthis have been emboldened by their recent gains in Yemen and are now seeking to expand their influence into Saudi Arabia. The Saudi government has vowed to defend its territory against any Houthi aggression.
Saudi Arabia reports drone attacks on oil sites; Houthis claim responsibility
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry stated that ‘terrorist attempts’ were launched from Iraqi territory and carried out by Iranian-backed militias, targeting sensitive crude oil supply and transport sites in Abqaiq. Separately, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group claimed responsibility for drone attacks on the same facilities, according to a statement by their military spokesperson Yahya Sare. The attacks come amid heightened regional tensions and Saudi Arabia’s reliance on its east-west pipeline to transport crude oil to Yanbu on the Red Sea. The Saudi Defence Ministry did not specify the extent of damage or casualties.
Saudi Military Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen, Greek security sources told Reuters. The strikes come after the Iran-backed Houthi militia attacked Red Sea shipping. The US military has also said it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports. The conflict in Yemen has escalated in recent days, with the Houthi rebels vowing retaliation against the kingdom for attacks.
Saudi Military Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen, Greek security sources told Reuters. The attack comes amid escalating tensions between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi government. The Houthi rebels have vowed retaliation against the kingdom for attacks this week. The Saudi military has also struck Houthi targets in Yemen's Red Sea governorate of Hodeidah on Friday. The attack has been met with a mix of condemnation and support from various countries in the region.
Saudi Military Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen, Greek security sources told Reuters, as fighting in a second front in the Iran war escalates. The Saudi military has struck Houthi targets in Yemen after the Iran-backed militia attacked Red Sea shipping. The incident has raised concerns about the escalation of the conflict in Yemen. The Saudi military has been involved in a conflict with the Houthi rebels in Yemen since 2015. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacement of people.
Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Houthi-Controlled Hodeidah
The Saudi-led coalition has launched strikes on Houthi-controlled Hodeidah governorate in Yemen, targeting military sites and telecommunications facilities. The strikes come as the Houthis threaten further attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and shipping. The situation in Yemen remains tense, with the strikes sparking fears of renewed regional conflict. The Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks on Saudi targets, despite the coalition's efforts to prevent them.
Saudi Strikes Houthi Sites in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has launched airstrikes against Houthi sites in Yemen following a Red Sea tanker attack. The attack has raised concerns about regional security, and the move is seen as a response to the threat. The airstrikes are part of a broader effort to counter the Houthi insurgency in Yemen. The Red Sea tanker attack has sparked concerns about the stability of the region. The Houthi insurgency has been ongoing for years, and the latest attack has raised concerns about the potential for further violence.
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