"Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis fire back, further widening Middle East war
In short:
Iran-backed rebels in Yemen have launched drones and missiles at Saudi cities, as the Kingdom launches hundreds of air strikes against Houthi positions, in a further sign that the conflict is worsening.
Houthi strikes on a Saudi pipeline has disrupted up to 4 per cent of global oil shipments, further exacerbating the supply shortage triggered by the Iran war.
The US is now issuing new warnings to government employees operating in Saudi Arabia."
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First seen: 2026-09-16 ·
Last seen: 2026-09-16 ·
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