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Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after Red Sea attack

Saudi forces intercepted two ballistic missiles aimed from Yemen amid rising fighting tied to the Red Sea disruption, according to security reporting cited by CNBC.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Trade & Tariffs

Saudi Arabia carried out military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen after the Iran backed militia attacked Red Sea shipping, CNBC World reported.

According to the report, Saudi forces intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen, citing Greek security sources.

The coverage frames the episode as part of escalating fighting on a second front in the broader Iran conflict.

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CNBC MarketsSaudi military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after the Iran-backed militia attacked Red Sea shipping
CNBC WorldSaudi military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after the Iran-backed militia attacked Red Sea shipping

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