Live Updates: Houthis launch new attack on Saudi capital as Trump mulls U.S. role in Mideast war
Explosions were heard over Saudi Arabia's capital Wednesday morning as fighting intensified between Saudi-backed forces in Yemen and Iran's Houthi rebel allies. A Saudi military spokesman said a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis was intercepted over Rihadh.
President Trump has said he's considering joining attacks on the Houthis as the rebels attack Saudi Arabia and threaten global energy supplies. The Houthis have threatened to target U.S. personnel and interests across the Middle East if Mr. Trump does order strikes, which could drag the U.S. deeper into the wider war sparked by the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran seven and a half months ago.
Iran says cargo ship sinks after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Wednesday that a cargo ship had sunk after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. It is the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war.
It said the ship was carrying 2,500 containers when it first caught fire. Iran has repeatedly warned ships against trying to transit the strait without its approval.
There was no immediate verification of the sinking and no report by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor.
Houthis warn attacks on Saudi airports, oil infrastructure will continue
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Wednesday that they would continue targeting Saudi Arabia's international airport and oil infrastructure in the coming days
Saree also warned international shipping companies, civilians, and employees working at the targeted airports and businesses to "stay away from them and evacuate them immediately," as they would be considered legitimate targets.
Saudis say another Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh was intercepted
A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition forces said Wednesday they had intercepted an attack from the Iran-backed Houthi militia.
Earlier, residents in the Saudi capital had reported hearing explosions.
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- Explosions were heard over Saudi Arabia's capital Wednesday morning as fighting intensified between Saudi-backed forces in Yemen and Iran's Houthi rebel allies. A Saudi military spokesman said a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis was
- President Trump has said he's considering joining attacks on the Houthis as the rebels attack Saudi Arabia and threaten global energy supplies. The Houthis have threatened to target U.S. personnel and interests across the Middle East if Mr.
- Iran says cargo ship sinks after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Wednesday that a cargo ship had sunk after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz. It is the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war.
- It said the ship was carrying 2,500 containers when it first caught fire. Iran has repeatedly warned ships against trying to transit the strait without its approval.