Military Tensions in the Middle East: Airstrikes on Yemen and Maritime Actions
While Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes across four provinces in Yemen, Iranian state media announced that tankers and U.S. ships had been hit.
Yemen's Houthis announced that Saudi-backed forces launched dozens of airstrikes across four provinces overnight. This development comes following rebel forces' attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Nighttime Airstrikes in Yemen
Nasruddin Amer, a Houthi spokesperson in Yemen, reported that Saudi-backed forces carried out 32 airstrikes overnight across the provinces of Taiz, Hodeida, Al-Jawf, and Marib.
Oil Facilities in Saudi Arabia
These airstrikes came immediately after Houthi forces launched attacks on certain oil facilities and public utility buildings in Saudi Arabia, which left 73 people injured.
Claims by Iranian State Media
Iranian state media claimed that, in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Tuesday, Iranian forces hit eight oil tankers and two U.S. ships.
Israel's Decision Regarding the British Consulate
An Israeli official stated that, in response to the UK's decision to ban trade with West Bank settlements, the British Consulate in Jerusalem would close within 30 days.
Protest Actions in South Korea
Protesters gathered in South Korea called on the government to reject any potential requests to deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz.