Yemen's Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi attacks after diplomatic security huddle
The coalition said it intercepted missiles and drones launched by the Iran-backed rebels in Yemen. Hours earlier, the military chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey met in Riyadh to review threats facing the Gulf kingdom
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reported that it had intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels towards Saudi Arabia. According to the coalition, the missiles were heading towards Khamis Mushait and the drones were launched towards the capital, Riyadh.
The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have been carrying out attacks on Saudi Arabia since declaring a maritime blockade against the kingdom in July. These attacks have targeted Saudi cities, energy infrastructure, and shipping, and have added to pressure on global oil supplies.
The Gulf Co-operation Council Secretary General, Jasem Al Budaiwi, strongly condemned the Houthi missile and drone attacks, calling the escalation a serious breach of the kingdom's sovereignty and a direct threat to the safety of civilians and regional stability.
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