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scale operation against Houthis over Saudi Arabia strikes
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Key Points:
- Reports suggest the U.S. may be preparing military action against Yemen's Houthi rebels following their claimed attack on Saudi Arabia, with President Trump reportedly reviewing strike options at Camp David.
- Saudi Arabia confirmed a ballistic missile attack attempt on Riyadh by the Houthis, marking the first such targeting of the capital amid escalating conflict involving Iran-backed rebels.
- The Saudi-led coalition stated multiple Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure were intercepted, including attempts on the Red Sea port city of Yanbu and other locations, with no casualties reported.
- The U.S. State Department issued urgent travel warnings for Americans in the Middle East, citing risks of flight disruptions and potential targeting of U.S. interests by Iran-aligned groups.
- Recent escalations include the first civilian casualty from intercepted Houthi drone debris in Saudi Arabia and alleged Houthi drone attacks on Mecca, which the Houthis deny, while the U.S. maintains it is not currently engaged in conflict with the Houthis.
