UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The United Nations Security Council has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate halt. According to the Daily Times, the council stated that the strikes targeted civilian and energy infrastructure, raising concerns about further military escalation. The council also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's right to defend itself under international law.

Residents in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh were given the all-clear after air raid alerts were issued and explosions were reported in the capital, as reported by KBC. The alerts were issued late on Friday night and Saturday morning, and residents were urged to avoid gathering in crowds. The Houthis have recently increased their attacks on Saudi Arabia, including seizing control of the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island.

The conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has led to increased tensions, with the Houthis declaring a "maritime embargo" on Saudi Arabia in July. According to KBC, the Houthis recently attacked several Saudi oil facilities with drones and missiles, causing fires that led to temporary halts in operations.

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