Rubio slams Houthis as ‘agents of Iran,’ praises US-Saudi defense ties
Saudi officials said Houthi attacks on energy sites injured 73 civilians as Brent crude traded near $100 a barrel.
- On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio attributed recent Middle East hostilities to Iran, stating "I think behind some of this is clearly the Iranian hand" and characterizing The Houthis as "agents and proxies of the Iranians."
- Hostilities escalated Tuesday after Houthi strikes targeting Saudi Arabia energy infrastructure resulted in 73 civilian injuries, including women and children. Gen. Yahya Saree warned attacks would continue.
- Brent crude traded close to $100 per barrel Tuesday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions on Iran's remaining airlines, warning they face being "cut off from the global financial system."
- Iranian Supreme National Security Council Director Mohsen Rezaei threatened a restricted exclusion zone outside the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to use "new missiles," characterizing the Trump administration's pressure campaign "Operation Economic Outcast" as "economic warfare."
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia demanded an immediate halt to escalation, while Rubio's September 3 appearance at the Foundry School reflected the Trump administration's focus on rebuilding American manufacturing through Pax Silica.
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Iran’s proxy war is back: Trump aide points straight to Mojtaba’s hand behind Saudi attacks
The U.S. says it is closely monitoring escalating Houthi activity, warning of an Iranian hand behind the group’s actions. Washington also highlighted its strong defence relationship with Saudi Arabia and said ground operations are underway against Houthi advances, while stopping short of announcing any new U.S. military action.
(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Park Sung-min = U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio [on the 8th (local time)] between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's pro-Iranian armed faction, the Houthi rebels...
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"In many ways, the Houthis are agents and allies of the Iranians," said the head of US diplomacy.
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