‘Hormuz Is Closed,’ Warns Iran As Multiple Ships Come Under Attack; Houthi-Saudi Conflict Escalates

Iran warns the Strait of Hormuz remains closed as ships come under attack | Representative Image

The conflict in the Middle East escalated further on Saturday, with Iran warning that the Strait of Hormuz remains "closed" as multiple vessels came under attack in the region. Meanwhile, fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia and its Yemeni allies intensified, with airstrikes reportedly killing three children in Yemen and projectiles striking Aden airport. The latest incidents come amid continued uncertainty over efforts to end the wider regional conflict.

The Houthi-run health ministry on Saturday said that airstrikes from Saudi Arabia killed three children in Yemen’s southwestern province of Dhamar. One child was eight years old, while the other two were 10. The group blamed Saudi Arabia for the strike. Saudi Arabia didn’t immediately comment on the strike.

Earlier, two projectiles struck the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden on Friday night. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted a ballistic missile headed for the Red Sea city of Yanbu, a key Saudi oil hub that allows exports to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.

The coalition said it had also destroyed two cruise missiles over the Red Sea and three drones…

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