Houthis widen Yemen conflict by striking Saudi energy hubs

Yemen’s Houthi movement escalated the conflict by striking southern Saudi energy sites and wounding dozens, as Saudi-led forces launched counterattacks across multiple Yemeni fronts near Bab al-Mandeb; both sides claim gains while the Red Sea shipping choke point becomes more volatile. The fighting has intensified the humanitarian toll, with hundreds killed or wounded and thousands displaced, drawing international condemnations and renewed calls for a diplomatic settlement.