Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly strikes as thousands flee
Yemen’s Houthis accused Saudi Arabia on Tuesday of launching a wave of deadly strikes that killed civilians and prison inmates, as Riyadh seeks to repel an offensive that has seen the Iran-backed group seize strategic territory. The recent Houthi takeover of Yemen’s Red Sea coast has left hundreds dead and heightened fears over global trade [...] The post Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly…
The Yemeni Houthi group has accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out deadly strikes, leading to civilian and prison inmate casualties, as Saudi forces attempt to counter the Houthi advance. The conflict has resulted in hundreds of deaths and displaced thousands, with the UN predicting the number of displaced individuals could rise from over 130,000 to more than 230,000 in the coming months.
This escalation has solidified Iran's influence over two crucial Middle Eastern waterways, the Bab al-Mandab and Hormuz straits, which serve as vital shipping routes for global energy trade. Saudi Arabia, supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government, has retaliated with airstrikes against Houthi targets, including an unprecedented attack on the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and the holy city of Mecca.
The Houthi leadership reported the death of nine detainees in a prison strike and the killing of six civilians, including two children, in Mocha port city. Thousands have been forced to flee their homes, citing the struggles of providing shelter and coping with the harsh conditions.
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