Houthis Strike Two Saudi Airports, WSJ Reports

“The Wall Street Journal reports Yemen's Houthi rebels struck two airports in Saudi Arabia, after a Saudi-backed counteroffensive to push them off the Red Sea coast.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 11:50 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by WSJ: “Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Strike Two Airports in Saudi Arabia”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:50 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Saudi Arabia, Houthis, Saudi-Houthi, Yemen.
BBN covered this story before: Firing Squad Ordered for Fort Hood Shooter; Missiles Near Aden (October 6).

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WSJYemen’s Houthi Rebels Strike Two Airports in Saudi Arabia

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Wall Street Journal reports Yemen's Houthi rebels struck two airports in Saudi Arabia, after a Saudi-backed counteroffensive to push them off the Red Sea coast.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOil and shipping lanes are exposed.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, so the Red Sea is basically a group chat where everyone has the group's worst idea at once. Is that bad for oil?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAnalysts call it a risk to supply. I call it the one time every diplomat will be on time for a meeting.