Middle East · 13 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 · 4 headlines · France 24, The Straits Times
Saudi strikes on Houthi-held Yemen oil site
Saudi Arabia's strikes on Houthi-held Yemen have escalated, with the Houthis reporting 12 people killed in the latest round. The fighting began with a Saudi strike on an oil facility near the capital Sanaa, after which explosions hit Riyadh and the Houthis vowed to keep targeting Saudi airports and oil sites. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed details of its strikes or responded to the casualty figures.
As it ran
17 October 2026
- Saudi strikes on Yemen kill 12, Houthis say The Straits Times
14 October 2026
13 October 2026
- Oil facility near Yemen capital Sanaa hit by Saudi Arabia, Houthis say France 24
- Houthis say Saudi Arabia strikes oil site in Yemen's capital France 24
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