Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack crucial Red Sea port and Saudi Aramco refinery as fighting escalates

Mokha is one of the main ports under Yemen’s internationally recognized government, renovated in recent years to handle shipping that avoids the Houthi-held ports in Hodeida.

Saudi Aramco refinery erupts in flames in Jizan as Houthis claim drone attack MEE staff on Sun, 08/09/2026 - 11:27 The Saudi energy ministry did not give a cause for the fire, while Yemen’s Houthis claimed they had targeted the site Wreckage of what Yemen’s Houthis said was a downed Saudi

Iran's foreign minister reportedly said his country is not engaging in talks with the U.S., but added: "Messages are being exchanged through intermediaries."

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have launched new attacks on Saudi-backed troops in Yemen. The attacks come as Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.

Saudi Arabia braces for attacks on ports and airports by Iraqi militias working with Iran-backed Houthis  edition.cnn.com