Houthis Launch 16 Attacks on Saudi Assets in Six Weeks, Shattering 2022 Truce Calm

Houthi forces conducted at least 16 attacks on Saudi oil facilities, tankers, and military vessels between July 13 and August 24, 2026, per ACLED data. The strikes targeted seven oil facilities and six tankers, and included an announced naval blockade of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The UN Security Council condemned the attacks on August 13. Saudi forces retaliated inside Yemen.