Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people, officials say — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-ignite-fires-at-oil-facilities-and-wound-73-people-officials-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities Wound 73 Peoplehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-ignite-fires-at-oil-facilities-and-wound-73-people-officials-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-ignite-fires-at-oil-facilities-and-wound-73-people-officials-say#u62340Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:07:34 +0000Houthi forces attacked Saudi Arabia, causing fires at oil facilities and wounding 73 people. Saudi Arabia has vowed to retaliate following the strikes. The attacks occur amid renewed fighting between the Houthi group and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen. Global oil prices have risen as the hostilities spark concerns over a prolonged conflict in the region. The strikes represent a significant escalation between the Iranian-backed proxy group and the U.S. ally.Why it mattersThe Houthis are an Iranian-backed group currently engaged in a conflict with Saudi-backed forces in Yemen. Because Saudi Arabia