The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched a wave of attacks on southern Saudi Arabia on 8 September, injuring 73 people including women and children in cities including Khamis Mushait. Saudi Arabia lifted its alert the following day. Pakistan warned the attacks could activate a Mecca defense pact.
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The Houthi-run news agency in Yemen said the militia would issue a statement about a “large-scale” military operation in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia says a wave of Houthi attacks on the country’s south have injured 73 people, including women and children.
The latest escalation threatens to drag Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi militia back into a full-blown war.
Saudi Arabia promises firm retaliation after Houthi strikes injure 73 and disrupt energy facilities in southern cities.
Sept 9 - Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense lifted an alert it had announced in the southern city of Khamis Mushait on Wednesday, a day after Houthi attacks there and in three other nearby cities wounded 73 people and set oil installations ablaze.
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Saudi Arabia lifts alert in southern city a day after Houthi strikes Reuters
Pakistan warns Mecca defence agreement may be activated if Yemen's Houthi rebels continue targeting Saudi Arabia.