Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they carry out a missile strike on Saudi Arabia, claiming action as the conflict in the wider Middle East expands. Multiple reports say the Houthi announcement comes hours after the group vowed retaliation against Saudi Arabia for strikes the kingdom carried out against Houthi positions in Yemen.
According to the accounts, Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday. Rebel-linked media say two people are wounded following those attacks. In the same period, the Houthis announce steps affecting maritime access, including a maritime blockade described as targeting Saudi Arabia, also reporting that they attack Saudi-affiliated ships.
The outlets report that the Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Saudi actions are described as military strikes. The reports do not include independent verification of the missile attack or casualty figures beyond the statements attributed to Houthi-linked channels. The overall picture across sources is of escalating tit-for-tat actions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, including claims of attacks and blockade measures at sea.
