Middle East Conflict Escalates as Multiple Fronts Open Up

The conflict in the Middle East has escalated with multiple fronts opening up across the region. Houthi rebels in Yemen have attacked Saudi oil facilities, while Iran fired missiles at Jordan and drones set ships ablaze in Egypt.

The attacks are related to the broader war between the United States and Iran, currently focused on the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a critical trade route that carried a fifth of the world's traded oil and gas before the war.

A struggle over control of the strait has led to exchanges of fire in recent weeks, with the U.S. striking Iran in response. Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones against Arab countries hosting U.S. forces, such as Jordan and Kuwait.