Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11, including a child, as kingdom warns of escalation
Middle East4 sources4 countries24m ago
An attack by Yemen's Houthis on southern Saudi Arabia wounded 11 civilians, including a child. The incident occurred amid an escalation of strikes by the Iran-aligned group targeting Saudi Arabia's infrastructure, prompting a warning from the kingdom regarding a wider threat.
The Houthis claimed responsibility for striking Najran Airport, stating the action was in response to Saudi drone incursions over Yemen. While Saudi Arabia did not immediately comment on the group's claims regarding the airport, a military official confirmed the civilian casualties resulting from the attack.
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Jerusalem Post (Jerusalem, Israel) (IL)Highlights the kingdom's warning of escalation and the Houthi justification involving drone incursions.
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Emphasizes the civilian toll and the broader threat to Saudi infrastructure by the Iran-aligned group.
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