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Houthi official says Saudi airstrikes leave 3 dead, and other Mideast developments

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A Houthi official reported Tuesday that Saudi airstrikes in Yemen killed three people, including two children. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch alleged that Houthi rebels may be committing war crimes by attacking commercial ships. The ongoing conflict is jeopardizing civilian safety and maritime traffic through the Red Sea, which has become increasingly crucial because of shipping disruptions caused by tensions near the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.’s actions against Iran.

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On September 15, 2026, Saudi Arabia warned it would respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis after a series of missile and drone strikes wounded 13 civilians in the kingdom's south. The Iran-backed rebels have been fighting against Saudi-supported government forces since Yemen’s civil war reignited in July, including declaring a maritime blockade on Riyadh and targeting its ships in the Red Sea. Recently, the Houthis seized control over much of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, critical routes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran.

In response to these attacks, Saudi Arabia launched 54 air raids across Yemen’s western governorates in retaliation for Houthi missile strikes on Khamis Mushait and other southern cities. The conflict has further complicated regional stability, with Gulf Arab states postponing planned talks with Iran amid fears of escalating Middle East conflicts impacting global oil supplies.

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A Houthi official said Tuesday that Saudi warplanes struck Yemen, killing three people, including two children, while Human Rights Watch accused the Houthi rebels of possible war crimes with its attacks on commercial vessels. asserted

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The renewed fighting in Yemen is endangering civilians and threatening shipping through the Red Sea, a route that has become more important due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. launched its war against Iran. asserted

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