Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say Saudi Arabia launched 26 air strikes in one day against areas they control, continuing fighting in the country. The conflict has increased recently, with both sides reporting casualties and drawing international attention because of its impact on important shipping routes.Key Facts
- The Houthis reported 26 Saudi air strikes in 24 hours and 300 strikes in a week on their controlled areas.
- Yemen’s government, supported by Saudi Arabia, said it killed 30 Houthi fighters and injured over 60 in one district.
- Tens of thousands marched in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, supporting the Iran-backed Houthis and opposing Saudi Arabia.
- Fighting in Yemen recently killed at least five people, including three children, according to reports from both sides.
- Saudi Arabia said a person died after intercepting a Houthi drone in Taif; Houthi media reported deaths from Saudi strikes in other areas.
- US officials met with Houthi representatives in Oman over concerns about attacks near Bab al-Mandeb, a key global shipping route.
- The Houthis promised not to target ships unrelated to Saudi Arabia during these talks.
- The European Union raised alert levels for its naval mission in the Red Sea due to the worsening situation.
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