Iran war: Houthis vow response to Saudi strikes on Hodeida

Key Points:

• Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accuse Saudi Arabia of targeting civilian infrastructure in strikes on the port city of Hodeida, injuring two people, while Saudi Arabia claims it hit military targets threatening commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
• Saudi Arabia vows to protect its shipping amid a Houthi-enforced maritime blockade in the Red Sea, warning of continued retaliation if hostile acts persist.
• Greek military personnel operating a US-made Patriot air defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen targeting oil refineries in Yanbu, marking the second such interception since 2021.
• The ongoing conflict between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia, including missile attacks and military strikes, is exacerbating tensions in the Middle East and disrupting global shipping routes, potentially worsening economic fallout from the war.
• The situation remains volatile with Houthis claiming missile attacks on southern Saudi cities and vowing retaliation for Saudi strikes, amid broader regional tensions involving Iran and the US.