Yemen's Houthi rebels announced on Sunday, August 9, that they conducted new strikes against a refinery. The targeted facility is located on the west coast of Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea. Saudi authorities reported that a fire broke out at the site but was successfully brought under control. This attack coincides with heightened geopolitical volatility in the region. Meanwhile, Iran has outlined specific conditions for the United States to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is demanding an end to the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and the implementation of a previously signed agreement. Furthermore, Iran is calling for the total withdrawal of American forces from the region.