Houthi attacks escalate across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf

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The widening confrontation is placing Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran and the United States under mounting pressure. Saudi-led coalition forces say they have intercepted missiles and drones, while maritime authorities warn that commercial vessels remain highly exposed in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has restricted government employees’ use of Saudi airports without authorization, Canada has issued travel warnings, and an EU-Gulf summit planned in Riyadh has been postponed. The developments raise the risk of further regional escalation and disruption to energy and shipping routes.[1][2]

Sources: Indian Express, Yahoo News, Anadolu Ajansı