Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities spark casualties and market jitters

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1. Sep 8, 2026

   Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian and energy sites wound 73 people and ignite fires at oil facilities.

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2. Sep 8, 2026

   Saudi Arabia confirms 73 people wounded in the Houthi strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.

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3. Sep 10, 2026

   Houthi rebels accuse Saudi-backed forces of new airstrikes in Yemen.

4. Sep 10, 2026

   Houthi forces seized the port city of Mokha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, prompting government troops to withdraw from Mokha and nearby districts as clashes widen toward Dhubab.

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Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil

Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

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Houthis Reportedly Seize Mocha, Advance Toward Bab al-Mandab

Houthi forces seized the port city of Mokha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, prompting government troops to withdraw from Mokha and nearby districts as clashes widen toward Dhubab. The advance threatens control of Bab al-Mandeb, a critical global energy chokepoint, with fighting spilling over into Taiz, Mareb, and Hodeidah and reports of civilian displacement.