# Yemen’s Iranian-aligned Houthis launched a new wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia and dug into positions on Yemen’s west coast, along the Red Sea. Urgent deliberations took place in the Saudi capital of Riyadh over how to respond. Meanwhile, Gulf Arab states postponed planned talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns the Middle Eastern conflict could expand and further threaten global oil supplies. The Houthis recent advances , including the taking of Perim Island, have put further pressure on Saudi oil exports.
Houthis launch fresh attacks on Saudi targets as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall