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Saudis launch new strikes on Houthis as UK warns of Iran shift

The Houthis have threatened a painful response if America joins in, while MI5 warns Iran is shifting toward military targets; no U.S. decision has been announced.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 9:48 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CBS News: “Saudis launch new strikes on Iran-backed Houthis”, with reporting from Washington Examiner.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:48 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Saudis, Iran-backed Houthis, UK, US.
BBN covered this story before: Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. helps Saudis (October 13).

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CBS NewsSaudis launch new strikes on Iran-backed Houthis
Washington ExaminerUK warns Iran is targeting ‘military sites’ as US and allies recognize growing threat of IRGC ‘hybrid activities’

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSaudi Arabia has now launched new strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, CBS News reports, while President Trump is still weighing whether to join them.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Houthis had already promised a painful response if the United States gets involved, and no decision on American strikes has been announced.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd the wider picture is tightening.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, said in his annual threat update on Tuesday that Iran is making a major shift toward targeting military sites.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBritish authorities are still investigating the terrorism incident at RAF Fairford, and the Washington Examiner says allies are watching what the Revolutionary Guard calls hybrid activities.