A media outlet controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen reported that Saudi-backed forces launched airstrikes on several areas in Yemen, including Taiz, Jawf, Hodeida, and Marib provinces. The Associated Press could not independently verify these claims, and there was no immediate comment from the Saudi-backed forces. Tensions have been rising as the Houthis clash with Yemeni government forces and attack oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, multiple American military aircraft were damaged in Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, following U.S. attacks on Iranian tankers. The U.S. responded with Patriot missiles, but concerns grow over the declining stockpile of these munitions. The Houthis also launched missiles and drones at Saudi cities, marking a second day of strikes. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed Iran for the increased hostilities, while Iran denied these allegations.
QUESTION: How might the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces impact global oil prices and international relations?
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