# Houthis and Saudis strike each other in latest escalation

https://mins.news/en/item/97926

- DW, 2026-10-13 11:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/houthis-and-saudis-strike-each-other-in-latest-escalation/a-79649973?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Saudi Arabia launched overnight airstrikes on areas in Yemen, while the Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh airport. The fighting is hurting the kingdom’s security and economy. Saudi officials have stopped issuing Houthi attack alerts, a move observers say may be intended to calm public fears.

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