Dozens hurt as Houthis attack civilian and energy sites in Saudi Arabia

• Iran-backed Houthi rebels wounded 73 people and disrupted energy operations in attacks across several southern Saudi Arabian cities.
• The Saudi-led coalition vowed a firm response, while a Houthi spokesperson warned of an impending military operation deep inside Saudi Arabia.
• The Yemeni rebel group has continuously targeted Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade in July, including strikes on vessels in the Red Sea.
• Iran threatened the US with economic warfare and claimed it launched an advanced missile at American warships.
• Tehran plans to establish a new restricted zone in the Gulf to squeeze shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pressure US President Donald Trump.

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Iran-US war latest: Houthis attack Saudi Arabia and wound dozens in major expansion of war in the Middle East