Conflict · Taiz, Yemen · November 3, 2026

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia; fighting near Taiz

Reported by 7 outlets · first reported Nov 3, 9:18 AM ET

Saudi forces said they intercepted a drone as the Houthis announced 17 killed in two days. Fighting intensified around Taiz. Yemen's government accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to help the Houthis. The Saudi civil defense lifted a Riyadh alert.

Why it matters

Escalation threatens Saudi territory and oil infrastructure.

Background

The Iran-backed Houthis hold much of northern Yemen and have clashed with the government for years.

The story so far

1. Nov 2Houthi fighting near Bab al-Mandab and Lahj
2. Nov 3Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia; fighting near Taiz
3. Nov 4Saudi Arabia and Syria sign defense cooperation deal
4. Nov 8Houthis hit Aramco tower in Riyadh as fighting escalates
5. Nov 9Houthi missile damages Aramco office in Riyadh
6. Nov 11Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia

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Sources

• DW ↗Nov 3, 9:18 AM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 3, 2:09 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 3, 12:20 PM ET

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