Saudi strikes on Houthi Yemen spark fears of escalation | ABC NEWS
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Saudi Arabia has struck oil infrastructure in Houthi-held Yemen, prompting fears of the conflict escalating. Former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney says the Saudis have to balance the need to respond with a desire to cool down the conflict. He also says the Houthis' increasing independence from Iran makes them harder to rein in. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-14/blasts-heard-in-yemen-s-capital/107262860 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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