{
  "id": 6287681,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia says it 'will not hesitate' to defend itself after Houthi attacks wound dozens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/saudi-arabia-says-it-will-not-hesitate-to-defend-itself-after-houthi-6287681",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:21:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/09/08/saudi-arabia-says-it-will-not-hesitate-to-defend-itself-after-houthi-attacks-wound-dozens/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal warned that his kingdom will not shy away from defending itself after Houthi rebels attacked energy facilities in the southern part of the country, injuring at least 73 civilians, including women and children. The Saudi-led coalition said the attacks targeted sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran. One ballistic missile and one drone were launched from northern Yemen towards the kingdom on Monday, while the Saudi Energy Ministry reported the attacks took place on Tuesday morning, causing injuries and halting operations. Despite ongoing efforts to contain the fires, the attacks have driven up oil prices, with Brent crude nearing $100 a barrel. The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of violating their sovereign territory and vowed further attacks unless Saudi Arabia stops its strikes on Yemen. The kingdom's Gulf Arab neighbors and international partners condemned the attacks, with the UAE calling them a \"flagrant violation\" of Saudi sovereignty.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia 's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has warned that the kingdom will not hesitate to defend itself after attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels that injured dozens of civilians, including women and children. The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government said on Tuesday that at least 73 civilians were wounded in the latest escalation by the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/houthi-attacks-on-southern-saudi-arabia-reportedly-injure-dozens",
        "published": "2026-09-08T08:42:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-ignite-fires-at-oil-facilities-and",
        "published": "2026-09-08T09:09:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Houthi attacks hit Saudi energy sites, 73 wounded",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/houthi-attacks-hit-saudi-energy-sites-73-wounded",
        "published": "2026-09-08T09:37:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi oil facilities, injuring dozens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/iran-backed-houthis-attack-saudi-oil-facilities-injuring-dozens",
        "published": "2026-09-08T10:41:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia says it 'will not hesitate' to defend itself after Houthi attacks wound dozens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/saudi-arabia-says-it-will-not-hesitate-to-defend-itself-after-houthi",
        "published": "2026-09-08T14:21:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Arab and Islamic nations rally behind Saudi Arabia, condemn Houthi attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/arab-and-islamic-nations-rally-behind-saudi-arabia-condemn-houthi",
        "published": "2026-09-08T14:44:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia will use all means to defend itself against Houthi attacks, Saudi FM says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/saudi-arabia-will-use-all-means-to-defend-itself-against-houthi",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:25:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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