Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Air Raids and Missile Strikes
Yemen's Iran‑backed Houthi rebels claim Saudi airstrikes hit their positions in Jawf, Al‑Bayda, Marib and Taiz as fighting intensifies near the Bab al‑Mandab Strait.
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Open on Business Recorder## Background
Yemen’s Houthi movement, supported by Iran, announced on Monday that Saudi Arabia carried out a series of airstrikes and cruise‑missile attacks across several provinces of the war‑torn country. The statement came from the Saba news agency, which is aligned with the Houthis.
## Areas Targeted
According to the Houthi claim, the Saudi‑backed offensive focused on the northern provinces of Jawf, Al‑Bayda, Marib and the southern province of Taiz. These regions host a mix of rebel‑held and government‑controlled territories and are strategically important for control of the Bab al‑Mandab Strait, a key chokepoint for Red Sea shipping.
## Human Cost
The renewed hostilities along the Red Sea coast have already resulted in more than 300 fatalities and have displaced hundreds of families. The Houthis are intensifying their push to capture land bordering the strait, which could further disrupt maritime traffic.
## Market Implications
Escalation of the conflict raises concerns over regional stability and could affect global oil supply dynamics, given the proximity to major oil‑exporting routes. While higher oil prices might benefit Pakistan’s oil‑and‑gas sector, heightened geopolitical risk typically weighs on investor sentiment across the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
## Outlook
Analysts will monitor developments closely, especially any impact on oil prices and the broader risk appetite of Shariah‑compliant investors.