Houthis Launch Large-Scale Attack on Saudi Arabia, Wounding Dozens
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched one of their largest attacks on Saudi Arabia since the Middle East conflict reignited. The attack, which occurred on [no specific date mentioned], targeted Abha International Airport, King Khalid air base, and facilities belonging to state-owned oil giant Aramco in Abha and Jizan, near the shared border with Yemen.
The strikes caused fires and temporary shutdowns at several locations, resulting in 73 people being wounded. Saudi authorities and official media confirmed that the attacks were carried out by the Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran.
The attack is seen as a significant escalation of the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have been pushing to seize Yemeni government-held territory along the Red Sea's southern gateway, with clashes leaving hundreds dead and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The rebels have also been attacking Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, which is a vital export route.
Saudi Arabia has vowed to take 'all necessary measures' to defend its sovereignty and has demanded a halt to Houthi strikes and attacks on Red Sea shipping. The Saudi-led coalition fighting on behalf of the Yemeni government has also said it will respond to the latest attacks, stating that the Houthi rebels are 'terrorists' who target civilian and economic sites.