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Middle East live: Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni forces

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What happened

Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility on Sunday for an attack on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:11:17 UTC.

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  1. Houthis seize key sites around Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi oil exports face disruption

  2. Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq

  3. Saudi Arabia forced to shut down crucial Red Sea pipeline after attacks

  4. The Houthis vs Saudi Arabia | The new lords of the Red Sea

  5. Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea

  6. Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces

  7. Middle East live: Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni forces

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