Saudi-Iran war risk grows as Riyadh resumes Yemen bombing
Iran and Saudi Arabia are edging dangerously closer to direct conflict, analysts warn, after Riyadh resumed major air strikes on Yemen’s Tehran-allied Houthi rebels this week, ending a four-year lull. More than 100 Saudi warplanes bombed rebel positions on Monday, enabling Yemeni government forces to retake much of the Red Sea coastal territory the Houthis seized last month. The Houthis had been…
Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport with missiles. They also claimed to have targeted Riyadh's international airport, an oil refinery, and military bases across Saudi Arabia. The Saudi government has not confirmed the attack on Abha International Airport.
The Houthis denied losing territory to government forces, despite claims by the Yemeni government that they had retaken key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the port town of Mocha. According to the Yemeni government, they have also begun a strategic offensive operation against the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa. The situation on the ground is moving fast, and access for journalists is difficult, making it hard to independently verify the claims.
The conflict has escalated, with both sides launching attacks on each other's targets. Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, backed by 100 Saudi coalition aircraft, retook the town of Dhubab. The Houthis have responded with missile and drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including airports, oil facilities, and military sites. The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has warned American citizens of potential drone and missile attacks on the country.
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