Houthi strikes hit Saudi base, oil pipeline

Yahya Saree, the military spokesman for the Houthis, disclosed the details of the strike in a post on X around midnight on Sunday (September 13, BST).

"The strikes targeted the base's weapons depot and command centre, which were being used to direct aggression against our country and people," Saree said. He did not, however, specify the exact time the strike took place.

The fresh assault follows a resurgence of fierce fighting between Yemen’s government forces - which receive full backing from Saudi Arabia - and Houthi rebels over the past week.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signaled that the United States does not intend to take military action against the Houthi rebels as they advance towards southern Yemen.

Speaking to reporters in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, President Trump addressed questions regarding the escalating situation in the region.

"The Houthis have contacted us and stated that they do not want to fight us. They requested that we do not take action against them," Trump said.

Amid the ongoing Houthi offensive, a separate drone attack struck Saudi Arabia's critical East-West crude oil pipeline. The strike forced a temporary shutdown of the pipeline, which serves as Saudi Arabia's sole bypass route to ship oil via the Red Sea, circumventing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

When questioned about the pipeline attack, President Trump suggested that Iran might be behind the operation.