Saudi Arabia has pledged a firm response to Houthi attacks that wounded 13 civilians, as fighting in Yemen intensifies and displaces over 100,000 people.
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Key facts
- •Houthi attacks using ballistic missiles and drones wounded 13 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia.
- •The Houthi group has seized control of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- •Global oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel amid attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure.
- •The UN reports that more than 100,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen due to the fighting.
- •Saudi Arabia is seeking intelligence and operational support from the U.S., Israel, and Britain to counter the Houthi offensive.
Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond firmly to a series of ballistic missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthi fighters that wounded 13 civilians in the kingdom. The Riyadh-led coalition confirmed strikes on Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif, which caused damage to houses and vehicles. The escalation follows a Houthi offensive that saw the group seize control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.
By the numbers
Escalating Conflict and Regional Impact
The Houthis have intensified their campaign since July, declaring a maritime blockade on Riyadh and targeting oil infrastructure. This has pushed global crude oil prices above $100 per barrel. In Yemen, the renewed fighting has displaced more than 100,000 people internally, with thousands more fleeing to Djibouti. A Houthi strike in western Yemen on Monday also resulted in the deaths of eight government soldiers.
Security Alerts and International Diplomacy
Saudi Civil Defence issued emergency alerts for several regions, including Mecca, Jeddah, and Yanbu, though many were later cancelled. Amid the ongoing threat, the UN Security Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the Houthi offensive. Additionally, regional diplomatic sources confirmed that Saudi Arabia has held talks with Israel, mediated by the U.S. Central Command, to seek intelligence assistance for defending against Houthi military operations. Riyadh has also requested support from Britain to help secure the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Timeline
- July 2026Yemen's civil war reignited, leading to a Houthi maritime blockade on Riyadh.
- September 14, 2026Houthi strikes occurred in western Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia.
- September 15, 2026Saudi Arabia vowed a firm response and the UN Security Council prepared to meet.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Korea Herald, Taipei Times, The Hindu, Jerusalem Post.
