MIDDLE EAST ESCALATION: Regional Powers Await U.S. Response After Iranian Attack

Saudi Arabia is fighting off attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca, an assault the Saudis call a red line for the kingdom. This comes as Iranian attacks continue to threaten energy production and distribution. Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yanks reports tonight from Tel Aviv. Tonight the Middle East waits to see how the United States will respond to fresh Iranian escalation this week. Days ago, a U.S. contracted vessel was hit during an Iranian missile and drone attack, two sources told Fox News. The incident occurred around the Strait of Hormuz and caused minor injuries, including smoke inhalation. Some U.S. personnel were on board, though the identities of the injured are unclear. It is the latest in a series of exchanges of fire, bringing into question what comes next in the Iran conflict. Despite the fact that we did accomplish a substantial destruction, we've seen the Iranians shooting at commercial shipping, even in the midst of peace negotiations. Iran's Supreme National Security Council saying in a statement today, the stakes around oil and the straits have changed. Damage control won't stop what's coming. No talks until Iran's conditions are met. With a focus on Iran, one of the country's largest proxy forces, the Houthis in Yemen are ramping up their attacks on Yemeni government forces and neighboring Saudi Arabia. The Saudis intercepted a Houthi drone overnight near the holy city of Mecca. Regional countries condemn the attack, with Qatar calling it a grave escalation. The Houthis are receiving direct orders and support from the regime in Tehran and have threatened to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the entrance to the Red Sea. Yemeni armed forces will continue to protect our country's airspace and safeguard its sovereignty against any aggression or violation by all available means. Over the weekend, U.S. officials reportedly met with Houthi representatives in Oman. The Houthis claimed they would not target American vessels, hoping to ward off possible U.S. strikes against the group.