At Least 14 Killed in Saudi Strike on Yemen Petrol Station

At least 14 people, including women and children, were killed and 10 others injured in an airstrike on a petrol station in Hazm, in Yemen’s northwestern Al Jawf province, on Wednesday, October 28.

The attack was attributed to Saudi Arabia. The Houthi movement’s media outlet reported the casualties, but independent confirmation of the incident was not immediately available.

Tensions between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces have reportedly escalated since July, developing into renewed fighting in September. After Houthi forces seized several strategic areas, including Mokha, the Saudi-led coalition launched an operation called “Dawn of Yemen” to push them back, according to the report.

Amid the fighting, diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict are also reportedly underway.

Reports have suggested that Riyadh has offered the Houthis $1 billion in exchange for a halt to attacks on Saudi oil refineries, airports and military bases. The proposed funds would reportedly help pay overdue salaries of public-sector employees in Houthi-controlled areas and rebuild damaged homes and infrastructure.

Iran has reportedly been acting as a mediator between the two neighbouring countries.

However, it remains unclear whether the reported peace proposal has been formally agreed upon or whether any payment has been made.