Houthi Attacks Escalate in Saudi Arabia Amid Oil Pipeline Shutdown and US Support Seeking
Houthi militia launched missile and drone strikes on a Saudi airbase, causing alerts and injuries. The group blamed prior Saudi airstrikes in Yemen and cited the shutdown of the East‑West oil pipeline, which carries barrels daily. Riyadh sought U.S. military aid, while Washington offered intelligence support but declined direct strikes. Rising oil prices reflect heightened supply risk amid regional tensions.
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