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Saudi Arabian F-15s and Typhoons launched 129 airstrikes against Houthi positions over the past 48 hours.

The claim that Saudi Arabian aircraft conducted 129 airstrikes against Houthi positions originates solely from a statement by a Houthi military spokesperson, and there is no independent or official confirmation of these figures.

Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia Launching 129 Strikes 48 Hours

Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia Launching 129 Strikes 48 Hours

Source: middleeasteye.net

At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified September 13, 2026
  • The 129-airstrike figure was publicly announced by Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree on September 12, 2026.

  • There is no official confirmation or evidence from Saudi Arabian authorities or independent military monitors to support the specific claim of 129 strikes.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

The assertion that Saudi Arabian F-15 and Typhoon aircraft launched 129 airstrikes over a 48-hour period was first reported on September 12, 2026, by Yahya Saree, the official military spokesperson for the Houthi movement. This figure has been widely circulated by various news outlets, but it remains an uncorroborated report attributed entirely to the Houthi command structure.aa.com.traa.com.trHouthis Claim Saudi Aircraft Launched 129 Airstrikes in Yemen Over Past 48 HoursSource of the Claim: The figure of "129 airstrikes" was explicitly reported by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree on social media platform X Official Saudi Response: As of September 13, 2026, there has been no official confirmation...democrata.esdemocrata.esThe Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of 129 Bombings in Two DaysSource of the Claim: The figure of "129 airstrikes" was explicitly reported by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree on social media platform X No official statement, confirmation, or rebuttal regarding the specific number of airstrikes has been issued by Saudi Arabian authorities as of September 13, 2026.+5 more

Given that the conflict in Yemen involves ongoing hostilities and reciprocal attacks, including Houthi-led drone and missile operations against Saudi infrastructure, the lack of independent verification or official military acknowledgment makes it impossible to confirm the reported scale of the operation.cfr.orgcfr.orgWar YemenFollowing Houthi forces' rapid advances and capture of strategic locations—including the Red Sea port city of Mocha and Perim (Mayyun) Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait—fighting between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government forces has...google.comgoogle.comcbsnews.comFollowing Houthi forces' rapid advances and capture of strategic locations—including the Red Sea port city of Mocha and Perim (Mayyun) Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait—fighting between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government forces has...+1 more

Primary trail

Verified Sources10

Houthis Claim Saudi Aircraft Launched 129 Airstrikes in Yemen Over Past 48 Hours

aa.com.tr
Open source

The Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of 129 Bombings in Two Days

democrata.es
Open source

Brigadier General Saree: Saudi enemy aircraft launched 129 airstrikes during...

saba.ye
Open source
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