SANAA: Yemen's Houthis said on Monday (Sep 14) Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes across the west of the country after the Iran-backed group earlier announced it targeted military bases in the kingdom.The group, fighting the Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government, last week seized control of Yemen

There was no immediate response from Saudi authorities to the Houthi claims. There was also no information on possible casualties or the extent of any damage at the base.

Houthis report 54 Saudi airstrikes on Yemen following their attack on military bases, escalating regional tensions.