Saudi Arabia has pledged to respond after attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond to attacks by the Houthis.
- The Houthis are an Iran-backed group based in Yemen.
- Saudi authorities say the attacks injured 73 people.
- Saudi authorities say fires were reported at oil facilities as a result of the attacks.
Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond after attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi group struck cities and energy facilities, according to the BBC.
Saudi authorities said the attacks injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities.
The Houthis are based in Yemen and are backed by Iran, according to the BBC.
The reporting did not include further details on the nature or timing of Saudi Arabia’s promised response.
Why it matters
The reported injuries to 73 people and fires at oil facilities, together with Saudi Arabia's pledge of a response, point to continuing tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, according to the BBC.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were injured in the Houthi attacks?
Saudi authorities say the attacks injured 73 people, according to the BBC.
Who are the Houthis?
The Houthis are an Iran-backed group based in Yemen, according to the BBC.
What damage did the attacks cause?
Saudi authorities say the attacks caused fires at oil facilities, in addition to injuring 73 people.
Timeline
- Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
BBC World: The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.