Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts in several regions

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Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts in several areas, including Mecca, Jeddah and Taif; a later report said the immediate danger had passed. Saudi Civil Defence said an alert in Mecca warned people of a potential danger.

Countries involved Saudi Arabia · 0 of our 1 outletYemen · none in our sourcesIran · 0 of our 2 outletsFrance · 2 outlets

First reported among our outlets by Hürriyet (Türkiye), 24 Sep 10:51 UTC · most coverage from India (2), France (2), Türkiye (1)

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CNews · France25 Sep 05:15

Saudi Arabia: New Houthi attack, Riyadh warns it is preparing a “firm response”

Translated from: Arabie saoudite : nouvelle attaque des Houthis, Ryad prévient préparer une «réponse ferme»

Reports alerts lifted minutes later

Le Monde · France24 Sep 12:36

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired from Yemen

Translated from: L’Arabie saoudite dit avoir intercepté six missiles balistiques tirés depuis le Yémen

Reports missile interceptions and alerts across regions

1 more from Le Monde

Saudi Arabia intercepts six ballistic missiles fired from Yemen; Tehran denies dictating the Houthis’ conduct

Hürriyet · Türkiye24 Sep 10:51

Saudi Arabia warns of attacks in Mecca and numerous regions: Houthis fire 6 ballistic missiles

Translated from: Suudi Arabistan'dan Mekke ve çok sayıda bölgede saldırı uyarısı: Husiler 6 balistik füze ateşledi

Frames alerts as targets of missile attacks

Fox News · United States24 Sep 20:51

Saudi foreign minister warns Houthi threat goes global as Trump holds fire

Pairs global Houthi threat with danger passed

Saudi authorities also issued emergency warnings across several areas, including Jeddah and Mecca, before announcing that the immediate danger had passed.

NDTV · India24 Sep 11:43

Another "Potential Danger" Warning For Mecca, 2nd Time In A Month

Quotes Civil Defence on Mecca’s potential danger warning

A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in Mecca City to alert of a potential danger,

The Hindu · India24 Sep 11:54

Saudi Civil Defence issues brief warning of ‘potential danger’ for Mecca city

Explains warnings as possible missile or drone threats

warnings that usually indicate a potential missile or drone threat.

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