Saudi conflict with Houthis escalates with new strikes
The threat of a widening war on the Arabian Peninsula is accelerating. Houthi rebels in Yemen are again targeting Saudi infrastructure and military sites, escalating a conflict which may yet draw in other regional powers. The Saudi-led coalition launched new airstrikes on oil facilities across Houthi-controlled Yemen in response to deadly airport attacks in Riyadh. Ali Rogin reports.
The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels in Yemen is intensifying, with both sides launching new attacks that could potentially escalate into a wider regional war. The Saudi-led coalition has carried out airstrikes on oil facilities in response to deadly attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including an airport in Riyadh that killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300.
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have retaliated with strikes on Saudi targets and are threatening to target Saudi airspace. Saudi officials, including the energy minister, have expressed concern over the effectiveness of their defenses and the seriousness of the situation. Turkey has called for an immediate halt to the attacks, and the U.S. has been pressed for more direct military support.
The consequences of the conflict are already evident, with Yemen's main port city engulfed in smoke and an airport turned to rubble, while funerals for civilians have become a frequent occurrence.
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