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Saudi-Houthi escalation

A Saudi Aramco building was hit in Dhahran after a Saudi-led coalition struck Houthi "vital assets" in Yemen, Al Jazeera reported. Earlier in the week, Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport was repeatedly targeted, causing injuries and flight diversions. The Saudi-led coalition also hit a fuel depot near Sanaa, while missiles fired toward Riyadh were intercepted. The exchanges come amid intensified fighting between Yemen-based Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed coalition.

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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Airport Attacked Again, After Days of Houthi Strikes

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Saudi-Houthi clashes escalate across airports and energy sites

A Saudi Aramco building was hit in Dhahran after a Saudi-led coalition struck Houthi "vital assets" in Yemen, Al Jazeera reported. Earlier in the week, Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport was repeatedly targeted, causing injuries and flight diversions. The Saudi-led coalition also hit a fuel depot near Sanaa, while missiles fired toward Riyadh were intercepted. The exchanges come amid intensified fighting between Yemen-based Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed coalition.

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Earlier report Filed 9 Sept, 17:41 UTC Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War The Saudi authorities said dozens were injured in attacks by the Iran-backed militia and vowed to retaliate. World · 5 sources

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