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Iran-Backed Houthis Launch Fresh Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Aden Airport
- •Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching ballistic missiles and drones targeting military facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
- •The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying a ballistic missile north of Riyadh, while regional flights experienced brief disruptions.
- •The Houthis also launched a missile strike hitting areas close to the airport and a military camp in Yemen's port city of Aden, causing no casualties but threatening civilian safety.
- •The escalation follows a major ground and air offensive by Saudi Arabia and allied Yemeni forces to retake territory along Yemen's western Red Sea coast and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- •Analysts suggest the rebels aim to increase Saudi economic costs and force concessions by targeting vital civilian and economic infrastructure.
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Abha airport, an air base in Khamis Mushait, and military bases in Najran and Asir. They also claimed a missile strike on a military camp close to Aden's airport.
The spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition stated that they intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile north of Riyadh. Additionally, Saudi Arabia and allied Yemeni forces launched a major ground and air offensive to retake territory seized by the rebels along Yemen's western Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Security authorities reported that two missiles targeted Aden's airport with no casualties. However, the Human Rights Ministry warned of a potential humanitarian disaster after a missile hit near the runway just before Flight 603 from Cairo landed safely, while other passengers were waiting to board a flight to Jeddah.
