Middle East Conflict Escalates as Houthi Rebels Claim Airstrikes

The conflict in the Middle East has escalated further as Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed that Saudi-backed forces launched dozens of airstrikes across four Yemeni provinces overnight.

This comes after a series of attacks by the Houthis on oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia, which wounded 73 people. The strikes were reportedly carried out in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian ships earlier this week.

The Houthi rebels claimed that the airstrikes caused no damage or injuries, but the situation remains tense in the region. The United Nations and Turkey have condemned the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling them a threat to civilians and undermining efforts towards a political solution.