"Tensions Escalate in Yemen Conflict as Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Launch Missile and Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia A long-standing conflict in Yemen has taken a deadly turn as Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim to have fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in retaliation for recent attacks on the Yemeni coastal city of Hodeida. The Houthi group, known for its ties to Iran, has a history of clashing with Saudi Arabia, which has led a coalition of Arab states in a military campaign against the rebels since 2015. The latest escalation comes as the international community continues to call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which has left millions of Yemenis in dire need of humanitarian aid. Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the Houthi spokesperson, accused Saudi Arabia of 'blatant and criminal aggression' and vowed further action against the kingdom."
Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced Saturday they fired missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia, claiming retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen’s coastal city of Hodeida. Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the militant group's spokesperson, said in a social media post that the Houthis executed two military operations “in response to this blatant and criminal aggression” from Saudi...
