Saudi Arabia Threatens 'Firm' Response to Houthi Attacks Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict

The conflict in Yemen has escalated as Saudi Arabia warned it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks, following a series of strikes that wounded 13 civilians in the country's south.

The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since July, when they declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and began targeting its ships in the Red Sea.

Last week, the group seized control of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which has become vital as the wider US-Iran war chokes the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel.