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Saudi-led coalition jets bomb Houthi positions as Yemen offensive continues
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Summary
A Saudi-led coalition said its fighter jets are bombing Houthi rebel positions in Yemen, as the Yemeni government's offensive to retake Houthi-held territory continues into a second day. The fighting follows the Houthis' claimed missile and drone attack on Saudi oil facilities near Riyadh. Brent crude held around $100 a barrel despite reports of increased Mideast oil flows amid the battle for control of Red Sea shipping lanes.
Left-leaning
- Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flowCBS News · Oct 5, 7:39 AM
Center
- Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil facilitiesUPI · Oct 4, 11:49 AM
- A Saudi-led coalition says its fighter jets are bombing Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebelsAssociated Press · Oct 5, 6:53 AM
Right-leaning
- Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Saudi oil facility as Yemen war continuesWashington Times · Oct 4, 10:36 AM
- A Saudi-led Coalition Says Its Fighter Jets Are Bombing Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi RebelsNewsmax · Oct 5, 7:00 AM