Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia; France pledges military support

Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on 2026-09-24 targeting multiple regions including Mecca, while France announced it would deploy military assets to defend key oil infrastructure. The escalation reflects ongoing regional tensions.

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Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port

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Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, according to sources cited by AFP.