- 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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