Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall

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Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen resumed attacks on Saudi Arabia amid stalled talks over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf Arab states postponed planned discussions with Iran as Yemen's northern conflict intensifies, raising concerns over regional stability and global oil supply disruptions.

By Timour Azhari RIYADH, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a new wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia and were digging into positions on the western coast of Yemen along the Red Sea, Yemeni officials said, as urgent deliberations took place in Riyadh over how to respond to their lightning advance. Meanwhile, Gulf Arab states postponed planned talks with Iran, raising concerns the Middle East conflict could spread further and threaten global oil supplies.