Houthis Launch Attacks on Saudi Oil Infrastructure as Yemen Conflict Escalates

Yemen's conflict has escalated as government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels continue to clash along the Red Sea coast. The Houthis have launched attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a military base near the border with Yemen.

The fighting has resulted in over 80,000 people being displaced since September, according to the United Nations. Many of those affected are from the port city of Hodeida, which was captured by the Houthis last week.

A senior government official acknowledged a 'painful' defeat and vowed that forces will return to the Red Sea coast and fight back. The conflict has also put pressure on global oil supplies and prices, potentially giving Iran leverage in its war with the United States.