Houthi forces advance in Yemen, threatening Saudi-backed territories and global energy supply routes, as U.S. involvement remains uncertain.
Houthi forces are advancing in Yemen, threatening Saudi-backed authorities and global energy supply routes, while U.S. involvement remains uncertain. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Houthi fighters pushed to seize strategic mountain positions in Yemen on Monday in an effort to cut off the Red Sea coast from areas still controlled by Saudi-backed government forces. This follows reports that President Donald J. Trump called off planned U.S. strikes against the Iran-backed group at the last minute. The Houthis have rapidly expanded their territorial control this month, creating additional risks for global energy supplies. DETAIL: The Trump administration reportedly prepared airstrikes on Sunday after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …Open
The Iran-backed Houthi militia was engaged in fierce battles with the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.
Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published September 20, 2026 Saudi Arabia has launched airstrikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, with reports indicating that weapons depots and military infrastructure in and around Sana’a were [...]
The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia, said they had fired a wave of missiles and drones at Riyadh, where residents reported explosions, and on Saudi oil facilities. Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claims.
President Trump is set to meet next week with Gulf leaders amid the Middle East conflict. Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' during protests, according to the United Nations. Turkey condemned a Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. As the Houthis ramp up attacks, the Saudis intercepted a Houthi drone overnight near Mecca. Regional countries condemned the attack, with Qatar calling it a grave escalation. Over the weekend, U.S. officials met with Houthi representatives in Oman.
