Houthi attacks wound 11 in Saudi Arabia as Gulf shipping halts

On August 6, 2026, Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia wounded 11 civilians, according to the Saudi-led coalition. The strikes followed a deadly Houthi attack on Yemeni troops, and the kingdom warned of a wider threat. In response, Gulf shipping has ground to a halt after the Houthis claimed missile attacks, and at least two US military transport aircraft were spotted over the Persian Gulf. The escalation highlights ongoing regional tensions.