Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted six missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu
The Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles launched from Yemen and aimed at the Saudi regions of Taif and Yanbu. Saudi Civil Defence issued alerts for several regions, while coalition officials warned of a firm response to further Houthi escalation.
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First reported among our outlets by Okaz (Saudi Arabia), · most coverage from France (3), United States (1), United Kingdom (1), South Korea (1)
What the parties said
Saudi Arabia
the Houthis' "escalation and violations" would be "dealt with firmly."
its air defenses had intercepted six ballistic missiles allegedly launched by the Houthis toward the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu
were aimed at Taif in western Saudi Arabia and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea.
Yemen
The Houthi spokesperson said the group would continue responding to what it considers military threats and targeting "hostile movements" wherever they occur.
Coverage
Okaz · Saudi Arabia24 Sep 19:13Al-Budaiwi: Targeting Taif and Yanbu reflects the Houthis’ dangerous escalatory approach
Fox News · United States24 Sep 20:51Saudi foreign minister warns Houthi threat goes global as Trump holds fire
It was not immediately clear whether the attacks caused casualties or damage.
CNews · France25 Sep 05:15Saudi Arabia: New Houthi attack, Riyadh warns it is preparing a “firm response”
France 24 · France24 Sep 23:34Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port
Earlier, the Saudi Civil Defence had issued a brief series of alerts including one for Mecca, home to Islam's holiest sites, with separate warnings for the Red Sea governorate of…
Le Monde · France24 Sep 12:36Saudi Arabia says it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired from Yemen
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Saudi military sites as Saudi-led coalition says intercepted Houthi missiles
The Houthi spokesperson said the group would continue responding to what it considers military threats and targeting "hostile movements" wherever they occur.
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the kingdom saying it intercepted missiles fired towards the Red Sea port of Yanbu and the city of Taif.
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with the Houthis claiming their attacks were aimed at “a sensitive target” in the capital Riyadh and on Saudi Aramco facilities in Tanbu.
Clarín · Argentina24 Sep 17:10At the UN, 80 countries call for restoring navigation in the Gulf
The Times of Israel · Israel25 Sep 02:45Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles; group claims strikes on Riyadh, Aramco
were aimed at Taif in western Saudi Arabia and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea.
RIA Novosti · Russia24 Sep 20:12Houthis Claim Attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco Facilities
NDTV · India24 Sep 11:43Another "Potential Danger" Warning For Mecca, 2nd Time In A Month
Escalations and violations by the terrorist Houthi militia will be dealt with firmly,
Daily Jang · Pakistan24 Sep 12:09