Houthis threaten more Saudi strikes as UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen
Summary
The Houthis, a Yemen-based group backed by Iran, threaten more attacks on Saudi cities amid ongoing fighting in Yemen. The United Nations warned of a growing humanitarian crisis as tens of thousands of Yemenis have been displaced, while rising tensions in key shipping routes like the Bab al-Mandab strait and the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel.Key Facts
- Houthis carried out a large missile and drone attack on a Saudi airbase and threatened further strikes on Saudi cities.
- Over 100,000 people in Yemen have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict.
- The Bab al-Mandab strait is a crucial shipping lane at the Red Sea’s southern end, important for global oil exports.
- Qatar warns that if Houthis control the Bab al-Mandab strait fully, it would cause a global trade and energy crisis.
- The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting urging restraint from Houthi forces.
- Iran’s foreign minister visited Beijing to discuss China’s possible role in resolving disputes involving the Strait of Hormuz.
- Saudi Arabia suspended oil shipments from its Red Sea port after a Houthi attack led Saudi Aramco to close an important oil pipeline.
- A planned Gulf Cooperation Council meeting with Iran, meant to ease regional tensions and maritime security, was delayed due to Saudi objections over Houthi attacks.
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