Houthis Launch Attacks on Saudi Arabia in Retaliation for Hodeida Strikes
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen announced they launched missiles and drones targeting Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Saudi attacks on Yemen's Hodeida.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 25, 2026 —
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced on an unspecified date that they launched missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The group stated the strikes were in retaliation for recent Saudi attacks on Yemen’s Hodeida province.
The specific number of missiles and drones used in the Houthi operation was not provided. Similarly, the exact timing of the Houthi announcement and the alleged Saudi attacks on Hodeida were not detailed in the available information.
The Houthi military spokesperson, in a statement, claimed responsibility for the offensive, asserting it was a direct response to Saudi actions in Hodeida. No further details were given regarding the intended targets within Saudi Arabia or any potential impact of the strikes.
Saudi Arabia’s official response or confirmation of the alleged Houthi attacks, as well as details surrounding the Hodeida strikes, were not immediately available.
The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing, with regional powers involved. The Houthi movement, which controls significant parts of Yemen, has previously launched attacks into neighboring Saudi Arabia.
Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Davis on thehill.com, see more information here.
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