https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-houthis-attack-four-saudi-cities-in-expansion-of-middle-east-war-73-hurtContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-houthis-attack-four-saudi-cities-in-expansion-of-middle-east-war-73-hurthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-houthis-attack-four-saudi-cities-in-expansion-of-middle-east-war-73-hurt#u65816Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:41:12 +0000Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized control of Yemen's Red Sea coastline and forced Saudi Arabia to shut down a critical oil pipeline following drone strikes. These developments follow two consecutive days of attacks on southern Saudi cities, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Jazan. The Houthis utilized ballistic missiles and drones to target national assets and infrastructure. This escalation occurs as Saudi Arabia vows retaliation and global oil prices approach 100 dollars per barrel due to the instability of key shipping routes and energy infrastructure.Why it mattersThe conflict i https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-houthis-attack-four-saudi-cities-in-expansion-of-middle-east-war-73-hurthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-backed-houthis-attack-four-saudi-cities-in-expansion-of-middle-east-war-73-hurt#u62962Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:58:44 +0000Iran-backed Houthi forces attacked four cities in southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding 73 people and setting oil installations on fire. The strikes coincide with a broader escalation involving U.S. forces hitting Iranian oil tankers and Iran targeting a U.S. base in Jordan. Saudi Arabia has vowed to retaliate. These developments have pushed oil prices toward $100 per barrel amid fears of a prolonged conflict. Simultaneously, Iran has threatened the U.S. with missiles and new economic warfare, though it claims a deal with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz is near.Why it mattersThe Middl