Houthi Rebels Claim Saudi-Backed Forces Launch Dozens of Airstrikes

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim that Saudi-backed forces launched dozens of airstrikes overnight across four provinces after rebel attacks on Saudi oil facilities and utilities. The strikes come a day after Houthi attacks wounded 73 people in a major escalation of the conflict between an important US ally and Iranian-backed rebels.

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim that Saudi-backed forces launched dozens of airstrikes overnight across four provinces after rebel attacks on Saudi oil facilities and utilities. The strikes come a day after Houthi attacks wounded 73 people in a major escalation of the conflict between an important US ally and Iranian-backed rebels.

The Houthi spokesman Nasruddin Amer said that Saudi-backed forces launched 32 airstrikes overnight across Yemen's provinces of Taiz, Hodeida, Jawf, and Marib. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.