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Saudi-Houthi Airstrikes Escalate Amid Red Sea Tensions

By Geopolitics Desk · 2026-09-15 · Updated 2026-09-15 08:34 UTC
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Tensions have intensified as the Saudi-led coalition pledges a firm response to Houthi missile strikes that injured civilians in three Saudi cities. In retaliation, the Houthis allege a massive wave of 54 Saudi air raids across Yemen, with reports of civilian deaths in Taiz, escalating the conflict amid Houthi advances near the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

  • Al Jazeera English reports that the Houthis claim Saudi forces launched 54 air raids across multiple Yemeni governorates overnight, resulting in civilian casualties including two children in Taiz. The Saudi coalition has not publicly addressed these specific allegations of strikes on residential areas, despite earlier vows to retaliate firmly against Houthi missile attacks on Saudi cities.

    Source: Al Jazeera English

  • Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition have engaged in a sharp exchange of aerial attacks, with both sides claiming significant strikes on urban areas and military infrastructure.

    Source: Al Jazeera
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera and Al Jazeera English, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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