Houthi rebels have claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia, marking a new escalation in the Middle East conflict.The attack comes after Saudi Arabia targeted Houthi military sites in Hodeida, resulting in casualties.

The conflict has expanded following US-Israeli strikes on Tehran in February and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route for Saudi Arabia.The Houthis have vowed retaliation, with their media reporting fires in the southern Saudi city of Jizan.

Saudi Arabia issued warnings but later lifted them, while the kingdom's military claimed to have destroyed Houthi targets threatening Red Sea shipping.

The situation has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation, particularly as US President Trump weighs a major operation against Iran amid ongoing tensions.The conflict has also impacted global oil supply, with the Red Sea becoming a critical route for Saudi exports.Meanwhile, Iran has responded with attacks on US military assets, adding to the complexity of the regional crisis.