# Saudi Arabia, Houthis exchange blows as conflict escalates

https://mins.news/en/item/62906

- DW, 2026-09-17 15:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-houthis-exchange-blows-as-conflict-escalates/a-79313776?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> At least five people were reportedly killed as fighting intensified between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which is supported by Saudi Arabia. The Houthis denied striking Mecca, while Saudi authorities said drone shrapnel killed one person there and damaged buildings and vehicles.

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