Houthis vow retaliation for Saudi strikes as conflict deepens

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Houthis vow retaliation for Saudi strikes as conflict deepens

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels vowed retaliation after Saudi Arabia struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida, Yemen. The conflict is escalating as the Houthis announced a maritime blockade and targeted Saudi oil shipments.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels vowed to retaliate against Saudi Arabia on Saturday after they accused the kingdom of targeting civilian infrastructure, as the Middle East war widens across the region. Riyadh struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday, with rebel media reporting two wounded after the Yemeni group announced a maritime blockade of the top oil producer and hit its ships.

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