Escalating skirmishes between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia have coincided with a pause in the United States’ almost two‑week campaign of nightly strikes on Iran, prompting renewed debate over President Donald Trump’s regional strategy.
The Houthis, Iran‑backed Islamist militants operating from Yemen, claimed responsibility for launching missiles and drones at facilities belonging to the state‑owned oil company Saudi Aramco in the Red Sea ports of Jizan and Yanbu.
Saudi officials and Aramco have offered no immediate confirmation of any attacks. Local authorities briefly issued emergency alerts before retracting them and stating that the threat had subsided.
In response, a Saudi‑led coalition launched strikes against Houthi military positions on Saturday evening, according to Yemen TV, a broadcaster aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
The previous day, the coalition targeted the port typically used by the Houthis for maritime operations. Additionally, the Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi ports and carried out attacks on two oil tankers linked to Saudi interests in the Red Sea.
After 13 consecutive nights of strikes on Iran, the U.S. discontinued its campaign during the night from Friday into Saturday without providing any public explanation. Iranian state media and government officials also made no mention of incoming attacks.
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