https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudis-pound-yemen-as-houthis-solidify-gains-in-new-theatre-of-middle-east-war-by-reutersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudis-pound-yemen-as-houthis-solidify-gains-in-new-theatre-of-middle-east-war-by-reutershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudis-pound-yemen-as-houthis-solidify-gains-in-new-theatre-of-middle-east-war-by-reuters#u75359Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:10:16 +0000Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks on three Saudi cities, resulting in 13 injuries. Saudi civil defence has since declared that the danger has passed in six cities, including Yanbu. While Saudi forces continue to pound Yemen, the Houthis are consolidating gains in this theatre of the Middle East war. Pakistan has pledged practical and diplomatic support to Saudi Arabia should the conflict escalate further.Why it mattersThe ongoing war between Saudi-led forces and Houthi rebels has expanded into a broader Middle East conflict. This escalation tests regional security alliances and