Houthis widen war with strikes on Saudi Arabia

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According to Reuters, Iran-backed Houthi forces launched attacks on four cities in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze.[14] The strikes mark a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict because they move the violence deeper into Saudi territory and directly threaten energy infrastructure, raising the risk of broader regional retaliation and market disruption. Other current reports also point to the same event as a top world story of the day, with related coverage noting the scale of the attack and its regional implications.[1][11]

Sources: Reuters, The Guardian, Xinhua