Houthis seize Red Sea coast, Saudi pipeline shut as Middle East war widens

Iran-backed Houthi forces have captured the entire Yemeni Red Sea coast within days and launched attacks near Riyadh and Medina, forcing Saudi Arabia to shut a key pipeline on Saturday. The escalation extends the Middle East conflict beyond Yemen, threatening oil supply routes and regional stability. The full extent of pipeline damage and impact on oil flows remains unconfirmed.