Houthi forces expand strike campaign into Saudi Arabia
The Houthi movement has expanded its ongoing strike campaign, targeting locations within Saudi Arabia. This escalation is intended to erode Saudi support for military operations in Yemen, marking a significant shift in the regional conflict dynamics as the group seeks to pressure the Saudi-led coalition through increased cross-border missile and drone activity.
Date: September 16, 2026
Location: Middle East, Saudi Arabia
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: Institute for the Study of War