Houthis and Saudi Arabia exchange fire as tensions escalate

In late July 2026, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at energy sites in Saudi Arabia, claiming the attacks were a legitimate response to Saudi-led coalition strikes on the port of Hodeida. The Saudi-led coalition retaliated by striking Houthi positions, while a Greek-operated defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepted some of the incoming missiles. No Iranian strikes were reported despite earlier US operations against Iran.