After Mocha, Houthis advance towards Marib; attacks on Saudi Arabia also on the rise

14 September, 2026, 12:05 pm

Last modified: 14 September, 2026, 12:09 pm

After Mocha, Houthis advance towards Marib; attacks on Saudi Arabia also on the rise

14 September, 2026, 12:05 pm

Last modified: 14 September, 2026, 12:09 pm

Fighting between Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen has intensified following the fall of Mocha. Alongside clashes in Taiz and Marib, the Houthis are also launching attacks on Saudi Arabia. The resulting shutdown of a Saudi oil pipeline has sparked fresh concerns regarding global oil supplies and prices. Meanwhile, approximately 76,000 people have been displaced by the conflict.

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