{
  "id": 12056528,
  "title": "Iran-US war widens to Yemen as Houthi attacks threaten oil supplies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/iran-us-war-widens-to-yemen-as-houthi-attacks-threaten-oil-supplies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T02:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/world/127989/iran-us-war-widens-to-yemen-as-houthi-attacks-threaten-oil-supplies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Iran-US conflict escalated in Yemen and vital Middle Eastern shipping lanes on Monday after Houthi missile and drone strikes targeted Saudi oil facilities, pushing Brent crude above $103 a barrel. Iran-backed Houthi forces continued their attacks against Saudi positions while government-aligned forces retaliated with strikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada. President Rashad al-Alimi pledged to retake territory still controlled by the Houthis. Tehran rejected US demands, warning it was better prepared for military force compared to before. A maritime incident raised concerns over the security of shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb, with multiple explosions reported near a tanker about 60 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen. The crew was safe and there was no environmental impact, but vessels were advised to exercise caution. The US Department of War confirmed the redeployment of American bombers from RAF Fairford, England, to their home stations in the US following a suspected terrorist plot against the base. Six people were arrested, including a dual British-Iranian national. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied reports that Tehran's delegation to the UN General Assembly had been expelled from the US, stating that all Iranian diplomats left as scheduled. In Israel, the Israel Defense Forces said they killed a Hamas operative involved in the Oct 7 attack, though claims couldn't be independently verified.",
  "summary": "THE Iran-US war widened into Yemen on Monday as Iran-backed Houthi forces launched missiles and drones towards Saudi oil facilities, while government-aligned forces stepped up strikes against Houthi positions and a separate maritime incident raised f...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Yemen’s government vows to retake all Houthi militia-held territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/yemens-government-vows-to-retake-all-houthi-militia-held-territory",
        "published": "2026-10-04T22:16:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}