Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have targeted a crucial Yemeni government-held port on the Red Sea and attacked an oil facility in Saudi Arabia. A Houthi spokesperson said that Sunday’s attacks were in response to Saudi drones breaching Yemen’s airspace. Meanwhile, more details are emerging on Iran and Oman’s temporary deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz but Tehran warns that reopening it requires a range of U.S. actions. And Israel’s prime minister is rejecting President Donald Trump’s announced deal for Gaza, insisting it won’t withdraw until the Hamas militant group disarms. The Pentagon is urging the U.S. defense industry to boost weapons production.
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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil facility and Yemeni port, and other Mideast news
Aug 9, 2026 | 9:32 AM









