Saudi strikes Houthi sites in Yemen as conflict flares

Saudi Arabia struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday with rebel media reporting two injured after the Iran-backed group announced a maritime blockade of the kingdom and hit its ships.Saudi strikes Houthi sites in Yemen as conflict flaresSaudi Arabia and the Houthis traded fire recently for the first time in years, threatening a 2022 truce that has held despite expiring.The Saudi-led coalition said it hit Houthi sites and destroyed targets threatening commercial vessels in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping.A Yemeni security source told AFP a naval base in Hodeida and a military camp on Kamaran island were among the targets.The flare up followed an attack on a Saudi ship, as the rebels' maritime blockade threatened the top oil exporter's ability to supply the world followin