US secretary of state accuses Iran of backing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

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First seen: Sep 8, 2026, 7:01 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 8, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Tehran of supporting Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The supplied report provides no details of a new strike or announced policy action.

SO WHAT?

The allegation could intensify US-Iran tensions and regional security risks.

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myfox28columbus.comen

Rubio on Houthis striking Saudi oil sites: 'Some of this is clearly the Iranian hand'

Sep 8, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

upnorthlive.comen

Rubio on Houthis striking Saudi oil sites: 'Some of this is clearly the Iranian hand'

Sep 8, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

fox23.comen

Rubio on Houthis striking Saudi oil sites: 'Some of this is clearly the Iranian hand'

Sep 8, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

ktul.comen

Rubio on Houthis striking Saudi oil sites: 'Some of this is clearly the Iranian hand'

Sep 8, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

krcgtv.comen

Rubio on Houthis striking Saudi oil sites: 'Some of this is clearly the Iranian hand'

Sep 8, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

wpde.comen

Rubio on Houthis striking Saudi oil sites: 'Some of this is clearly the Iranian hand'

Sep 8, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

wgxa.tven

Rubio on Houthis striking Saudi oil sites: 'Some of this is clearly the Iranian hand'

Sep 8, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

aninews.inen

"Clearly Iranian hand": US State Secy Marco Rubio accuses Tehran of backing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Sep 8, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC

news.webindia123.comen

"Clearly Iranian hand": US State Secy Marco Rubio accuses Tehran of backing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Sep 8, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC