Rubio on Houthis Striking Saudi Oil Sites: 'Some of This Is Clearly the Iranian Hand'
Saudi officials said Houthi strikes injured 73 civilians as Brent crude traded near $100 a barrel amid renewed Red Sea attack threats.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed Tuesday that the Iranian government is behind recent hostilities by The Houthis in the Middle East, stating, "I think behind some of this is clearly the Iranian hand."
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia reported that Houthi strikes on energy infrastructure caused 73 injuries, including women and children, prompting the kingdom's formal warning.
- Iranian Supreme National Security Council Director Mohsen Rezaei threatened to establish a restricted exclusion zone outside the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Iran will use "new missiles" to preempt threats.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions on Iranian airlines Tuesday, warning that those doing business with them face being "cut off from the global financial system."
- Hostilities in the Middle East pushed Brent crude prices to nearly $100 per barrel Tuesday, driven by damage to Saudi oil facilities and renewed Houthi threats in the Red Sea.
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Iran’s proxy war is back: Trump aide points straight to Mojtaba’s hand behind Saudi attacks
The U.S. says it is closely monitoring escalating Houthi activity, warning of an Iranian hand behind the group’s actions. Washington also highlighted its strong defence relationship with Saudi Arabia and said ground operations are underway against Houthi advances, while stopping short of announcing any new U.S. military action.
(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Park Sung-min = U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio [on the 8th (local time)] between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's pro-Iranian armed faction, the Houthi rebels...
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"In many ways, the Houthis are agents and allies of the Iranians," said the head of US diplomacy.
The attack caused dozens of injuries. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Iran was behind the attacks launched by...
Clearly Iranian hand: US State Secy Marco Rubio accuses Tehran of backing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia - The Tribune
“The Houthis, in many ways, are agents and proxies of the Iranians. Behind some of this is clearly the Iranian hand. The US has a very strong defensive, military relationship with Saudi Arabia. We're watching those events very closely,” Rubio said.
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