The Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group from Yemen, again denounced attacks by Saudi Arabia against parts of Yemeni territory under the organization's control, citing more than 40 bombings across various regions on Wednesday alone. The escalation comes a day after the group launched its drones and missiles against Saudi territory, including targets linked to the oil sector, in an action that left 73 wounded.
The resumption of high-intensity conflict involving Sanaa and Riyadh impacted the international oil market, which also suffered from the effect of the intensification of the military dispute between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing the price of a barrel of oil above $100 for the first time since July.
Pakistan threatened to activate the collective defense pact with the Saudis if Houthi hostilities continue. Regional tensions also include Iran's bombings of a base in Jordan and ships in the Gulf, signaling readiness to confront the United States.
