Houthis Target Saudi Airports as Conflict Escalates Near Strategic Strait

Houthis strike Saudi airports, coalition forces launch offensives near Bab el-Mandeb. Tensions rise in Iran-US conflict.

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October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Houthi rebel group, backed by Iran, has reportedly targeted two Saudi airports, causing minor injuries and damaging infrastructure, according to official reports. This comes amid intensified military operations by Saudi-backed forces near the strategically vital Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Saudi’s civil aviation authority confirmed that airports in Najran and Jizan were struck on Monday, with the attack following a Houthi announcement of strikes on oil facilities, airports, and military bases. Meanwhile, allied factions launched offensives against Houthi positions along the coastal areas of the Bab el-Mandeb, aiming to reclaim key territory.

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The Giants Brigades, a government-aligned force, declared a “decisive military operation” against Houthi militias in the region. In another development, an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander claimed U.S. forces had withdrawn from the Gulf, citing vulnerability to potential Iranian strikes. Meanwhile, Iran continues training thousands of women for urban warfare as tensions escalate across the region.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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