Houthis target Saudi base as Iran denies involvement in Yemen war
Summary
Houthis launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets as Iran denied involvement in Yemen’s revived civil war. The fighting has disrupted the Bab al-Mandab Strait, driven oil prices higher, and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
Key Points
- Houthis fired dozens of drones and missiles at Saudi military targets, including King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait.
- Iran denied interfering in Yemeni affairs, while Tehran and Riyadh postponed talks on the future of the Hormuz route.
- The renewed conflict has sent oil prices soaring and worsened disruptions to key shipping routes.
- UN agencies said the fighting has displaced 86,000 people, with more than 2,000 crossing to Djibouti.
