In a statement released early Saturday, the Iranian‑backed Houthis said a Yemeni missile launch caused fires in the Saudi city of Jizan.
Saudi officials had already issued emergency alerts for the province, citing the sudden flare‑ups.
The claim follows Friday’s Saudi air strikes on Hodeida and Kamaran Island, targeting ammunition depots linked to the militant group.
Thus far, no overnight air attacks have been reported by the United States or Iran, breaking a two‑week period of relative quiet.
U.S. forces, having carried out a week of continuous strikes on Iran, have also been firing on Iranian‑linked vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
Washington recently disabled a tanker that repeatedly attempted to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports.
Oil prices climbed above $100 barrel after fears of Houthi threats to shipping surged, before retreating slightly when two Chinese‑chartered supertankers successfully traversed Bab el‑Mandeb.
Houthis reiterated that Saudi attacks on civilian facilities in Hodeida and Kamaran Island constitute a dangerous escalation, and warned that these acts will not go unanswered.
The U.S. and U.K. are slated to convene in London next week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint.
Additional high‑level meetings are arranged, including an upcoming visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House.
In June an agreement was reached between the U.S. and Iran to pause hostilities and reopen the Strait; yet trust has frayed following Iranian attacks on ships.
