Tensions are escalating in the Middle East. Yemen's Houthi rebels claim that Saudi-backed forces launched dozens of airstrikes across four provinces. This comes after rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia, which resulted in fires at oil facilities and wounded dozens of people.

Iranian state media reports that Iranian forces struck several tankers and two US ships in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian ships. However, the US Central Command denies that American warships were hit, calling the claims false. Further details on the developing situation are available, including full coverage of the latest news in the Middle East.