Saudi-led coalition says it downed Houthi missiles and drones
Summary
Saudi Arabia’s coalition said it intercepted three Houthi ballistic missiles and four drones headed toward the kingdom, with no casualties reported. The attacks came amid renewed fighting in Yemen and regional talks involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Iran aimed at preventing further escalation.Key Facts
- Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said the missiles were aimed at Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and the drones were headed toward southern regions.
- Saudi civil defense issued emergency alerts in the Eastern Province and Al Kharj Governorate, then lifted them and advised residents to take precautions.
- The coalition said it had also intercepted three drones near Riyadh and in southern Saudi Arabia on Monday evening.
- Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met Iranian officials in Tehran; the four countries said they would continue dialogue on regional peace and security.
- The article reports that Houthi forces seized areas along Yemen’s Red Sea coast last month, prompting a counteroffensive and intensified Saudi strikes.
- The coalition said it retaliated by destroying five tunnels used to store ballistic missiles, four launchers and a missile depot.
- Egypt’s Parliament authorized the military to help defend Saudi Arabia, according to the article.
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