Middle East · 3 October 2026 to 6 October 2026 · 3 headlines · France 24
Saudi-Houthi escalation in Yemen
Heavy explosions were reported across Sanaa as the Houthis accused Saudi-led coalition forces of striking the Yemeni capital. The Houthis also claimed responsibility for a retaliatory strike on an oil facility near Riyadh, marking a fresh escalation in cross-border attacks between the two sides. The Houthis further claimed attacks on Riyadh's airport, while Saudi-led forces continued striking targets in Yemen.
As it ran
6 October 2026
3 October 2026
- Loud blasts rock Sanaa as Houthis accuse Saudi forces of pounding Yemeni capital France 24
- Houthis claim strike on oil facilty near Riyadh, accuse Saudi forces of pounding Yemen's capital France 24
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