# Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?

https://mins.news/en/item/49634

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-08 11:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/8/saudi-houthi-fighting-in-yemen-escalates-what-happened-and-whats-next?traffic_source=rss

> Houthi attacks on southern Saudi cities injured at least 73 people and damaged or ignited energy facilities, according to Saudi authorities. Riyadh has promised a firm response as fighting intensifies between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, with the Bab al-Mandeb Strait a central focus.

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