Yemen conflict risks reigniting following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis fired on the southern Saudi region of Najran last week and on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery on Sunday.
The ongoing Yemen conflict is at risk of escalating further, according to recent Houthi strikes targeting Saudi Arabia and internal sites within Yemen. The Iran-backed Houthis launched attacks on southern Saudi Najran and Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery. Additionally, they targeted military sites in central and eastern Yemen, as well as the Red Sea port of Mokha.
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government responded to the strikes, leading to casualties on both sides. This 12-year-old war, which has been largely dormant since 2022, is now showing signs of rekindling. The situation in Yemen is distinct from the US-Iran conflict, yet the Houthis' close ties with Iran and their attacks on ships are part of a broader, low-intensity struggle.
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