Middle East live: Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni forces
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Houthi fighters announced Sunday they used drones and missiles to strike a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as clashes with Yemen's government forces intensify. The Iran-backed militia claimed to have targeted weapons depots and command centers at the Sharurah base amid escalating fighting with Riyadh-backed forces.
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Iraq to reopen Iran crossings after drone attack
Iraqi authorities announced a timeline to reopen three crossings with Iran, a day after closing them following a drone attack originating from their shared border on a Saudi pipeline.
After the Friday night attack on the East-West pipeline, Baghdad sacked the military commander in Missan province near the Iran border, after authorities determined the drones were launched from there.
The government then closed three crossings, citing the need to reorganise operations and boost intelligence efforts to stop violations.
13/09/2026 - 06:59
Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz
A ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said.
"A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00am (0130 GMT) this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. One person was killed and three others were injured," Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said, according to state TV, without specifying the origin of the strike.
13/09/2026 - 06:59
Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni forces
Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee.
The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted "weapons depots and command and control centres that are managing the aggression against our nation and people", Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree wrote on X.
The date of the operation was not specified. Clashes have increased this week between the Iran-allied Houthis and Yemeni government forces, which are backed by Riyadh.
Iraq to reopen Iran crossings after drone attack
Iraqi authorities announced a timeline to reopen three crossings with Iran, a day after closing them following a drone attack originating from their shared border on a Saudi pipeline.
After the Friday night attack on the East-West pipeline, Baghdad sacked the military commander in Missan province near the Iran border, after authorities determined the drones were launched from there.
The government then closed three crossings, citing the need to reorganise operations and boost intelligence efforts to stop violations.
13/09/2026 - 06:59
Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz
A ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said.
"A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00am (0130 GMT) this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. One person was killed and three others were injured," Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said, according to state TV, without specifying the origin of the strike.
13/09/2026 - 06:59
Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni forces
Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee.
The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted "weapons depots and command and control centres that are managing the aggression against our nation and people", Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree wrote on X.
The date of the operation was not specified. Clashes have increased this week between the Iran-allied Houthis and Yemeni government forces, which are backed by Riyadh.
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