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Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Cities, Injuring 73

9/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Iran-backed Houthi forces launched missile and drone strikes on Saudi cities, injuring 73 and igniting oil facilities.
U.S. Central Command destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers on Tuesday.
Iran fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. base near Al Azraq in Jordan.
Jordan intercepted 18 of 20 missiles, reporting no casualties.
Brent crude rose to $99.46 a barrel, its highest level since July 24.

History

Historical Context

After Iraq’s August 1990 invasion of Kuwait, it fired 46 al-Husayn Scuds at Saudi Arabia from 18 January to 26 February 1991, killing 28 U.S. soldiers and one Saudi civilian. That missile-strike precedent reappears as Iran-backed Houthi forces hit Saudi sites, U.S. Central Command sinks Iranian tankers and Jordan intercepts missiles, lifting Brent to $99.46 a barrel.

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Story summary

Iran-backed Houthi forces launched missile and drone strikes on Saudi cities, injuring 73 and igniting oil facilities.
U.S. Central Command destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers on Tuesday.
Iran fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. base near Al Azraq in Jordan.
Jordan intercepted 18 of 20 missiles, reporting no casualties.
Brent crude rose to $99.46 a barrel, its highest level since July 24.

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