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What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil

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What happened

The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices, extending their reach to a key maritime chokepoint and threatening Saudi Arabia's oil exports.

Key facts

  • The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices, extending their reach to a key maritime chokepoint and threatening Saudi Arabia's oil exports.
  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:02:41 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Trump declines to back Saudi Arabia as US officials reportedly meet Iran-backed Houthis in Oman

  2. Oil prices fall as Saudi supply hopes outweigh fresh Houthi strikes

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  6. Trump administration advances $24.3 billion fighter jet deal to Saudi Arabia as Houthis escalate attacks

  7. What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil

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