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Houthi Attacks Injure 13 as Strait of Hormuz Talks Stall
On Monday, the Houthis attacked parts of Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones.
They said they were targeting a military airbase and its equipment.
Saudi officials said 13 civilians were hurt.
The Houthis also continued moving along Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
Saudi and Yemeni aircraft carried out more attacks against Houthi positions.
Talks about reopening the Strait of Hormuz were delayed.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it controlled the waterway and that it was closed.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wanted to reach a deal, but he had not decided whether the United States would join talks.
The Houthis said they launched dozens of missiles and drones at a military airbase in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts, while the Saudi-led coalition said 13 civilians were injured in the attacks.
Houthi forces continued advancing along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and said they had taken Perim Island.
Saudi and Yemeni air forces increased strikes on Houthi targets, including near the Red Sea port of Mocha.
Talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz were postponed as Donald Trump said Iran wanted a deal.
- Who
- The Iran-aligned Houthis, Saudi and Yemeni forces, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Gulf states, and U.S. President Donald Trump.
- What
- Houthi missile and drone attacks injured 13 civilians, while fighting continued in Yemen and talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz were postponed.
- Where
- Saudi cities including Khamis Mushait, Yemen’s western Red Sea coast, the port area around Mocha, and the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Monday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- The attacks and military operations occurred amid the continuing Yemen conflict and heightened tensions over control and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Houthi and Iranian Statements
Saudi and U.S. Positions
Nature of the Saudi attacks
Houthi and Iranian Statements
The Houthis said they launched dozens of missiles and drones against military facilities at Khamis Mushait.
Saudi and U.S. Positions
Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts, and the Saudi-led coalition reported that 13 civilians were injured.
Control of the Strait of Hormuz
Houthi and Iranian Statements
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the waterway was under its control and closed.
Saudi and U.S. Positions
Gulf states planned talks on reopening the strait, but those discussions were postponed amid continuing tensions.
Potential U.S. involvement
Houthi and Iranian Statements
Donald Trump said Iran wanted to make a deal and that he would decide whether the United States would engage.
Saudi and U.S. Positions
Washington had resisted Saudi requests for direct military intervention beyond intelligence support, according to Reuters.
Key facts
- Reported civilian casualties
- The Saudi-led coalition said 13 civilians were injured.
- Houthi target
- The Houthis said they targeted an airbase in Khamis Mushait, including aircraft hangars, radar systems, runways, and ammunition depots.
- Yemen advance
- Houthi forces continued strengthening positions along Yemen’s western coast and said they had taken Perim Island.
- Counterstrikes
- Saudi and Yemeni air forces increased strikes on Houthi targets, including around Mocha.
- Hormuz talks
- Planned talks between Iran and Gulf states on reopening the Strait of Hormuz were postponed.
- Iranian position
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the waterway remained under its control and was closed.
- U.S. position
- Donald Trump said Iran wanted a deal, while Washington had resisted direct military intervention beyond intelligence support, according to Reuters.
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