Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia grow as rebels advance on Taiz
Yemen's Houthi rebels hit Riyadh's airport 20 times in October, a Saudi-led coalition said, while a separate investigation says they are building missiles with Chinese components.
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What happened
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are escalating strikes on Saudi Arabia, including attacks on Riyadh's airport and oil facilities, while their advance on the city of Taiz cuts residents off from supplies. An investigation says the group is developing a medium-range ballistic missile using Chinese parts that appears modelled on Iran's Kheibar Shekan. The latest development is a Saudi diplomat's claim that Iran is encouraging the escalation.
Why it matters
The attacks have caused casualties and disrupted travel for Muslim pilgrims heading to Mecca, and they have rattled global markets over oil supplies.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 2:51 PM ET: An investigation by Conflict Armament Research reports that Houthi missiles under development use Chinese parts and appear modelled on Iran's Kheibar Shekan.
- Oct 14, 4:25 PM ET: Pilgrims traveling to Mecca for Umrah face travel disruptions amid Houthi strikes on the kingdom.
- Oct 15, 6:18 AM ET: Residents of Taiz rush to stockpile food as the fighting cuts the city off from supplies.
- Oct 15, 8:00 AM ET: A Saudi-led coalition says Houthi rebels have struck Riyadh's King Khalid airport 20 times since the start of October.
- Oct 15, 7:16 PM ET: A Saudi diplomat says Iran is encouraging the Houthis to escalate attacks on the kingdom.
Coverage
- Houthis building advanced missile system using Chinese parts, Wall Street Journal reports (CBS News)
- Houthi strikes on Riyadh prompt flight cancellations and Saudi counterstrikes
- Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots near Yemen's capital
- Houthi media say Saudi-led coalition struck Sanaa targets
- Iran offers to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
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