QatarIran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched at least 12 missile attacks on the provinces of Hadramout and Marib on Friday, following attacks on Saudi-led coalition and Yemeni government military sites that killed at least 30 soldiers. Separately, a Houthi attack on southern Saudi Arabia wounded 11 civilians, including a child. A senior Saudi official warned that the Houthis and Iraqi armed groups, under Iranian supervision, may target energy infrastructure, ports, and airports. These attacks represent a significant escalation in the ongoing Yemeni civil war, which has intensified amid broader regional conflicts involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The Yemeni government reported casualties among its forces during the attacks, noting that many troops were present for a training exercise. Saudi Arabia, which previously led efforts to remove the Houthis from power, continues to face challenges in the region.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information from multiple perspectives, including reports from Yemeni government sources, Saudi officials, and Al Jazeera's correspondent. It does not overtly favor any particular side but provides balanced reporting on the escalating conflict, its causes, and implications. The
