Yemen's Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Sites and Threaten a Major Shipping Lane

Houthi fighters from Yemen say they used drones to strike Saudi oil facilities on August 13–14, 2026, blaming Saudi flights over their territory. They also declared a blockade — a ban on ships — in the Red Sea. That could disrupt the Bab el-Mandeb, a narrow passage carrying about 10% of world trade. The attacks escalate a conflict fueled by earlier strikes on Yemen's al-Makha port.