S. Arabia says it intercepted 2 drones launched by Houthis towards Riyadh
The Iran-backed rebels have launched attacks since declaring a naval blockade of Riyadh in July, targeting the kingdom's vessels in the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia's coalition announced on Saturday that it had intercepted two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels towards the capital Riyadh. The coalition shared the information on X, stating that they were monitoring the missile and drone threat without providing more specifics. The Saudi civil defense had issued alerts overnight for Khamis Mushait and Abha, but not for Riyadh.
The Houthi militia, which controls the majority of Yemeni population centers and the northern regions, has been carrying out attacks against Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July. These strikes have targeted Saudi vessels in the Red Sea, cities, energy infrastructure, and shipping. The situation has further strained global oil supplies due to the US-Israeli war on Iran and jeopardizes the Red Sea route for Gulf exports, as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked.
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