Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi military air base

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Houthi rebels have intensified military operations against Saudi Arabia, claiming to have launched dozens of ballistic missiles and drones at the King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait. The group stated the strikes targeted hangars, radar systems, runways, and ammunition depots, characterizing the operation as retaliation for over 300 Saudi airstrikes in Yemen over the previous five days.

This escalation follows a Houthi offensive that has seen the group seize control of several strategic islands and the Red Sea coastline, strengthening their grip on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The increased control over this vital waterway has implications for regional trade and oil exports.

In response to the rising violence, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah to discuss regional developments. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the Houthi attacks, expressing solidarity with Gulf partners.

Domestically, the Houthi militia has implemented fuel price increases of 16% to 21% in its controlled territories, a move expected to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Iran continues to deny directing Houthi military operations, describing the group as independent actors.

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Houthi · Houthi militia · Houthis · Iran · King Khalid Air Base · Mohammed bin Salman · Saudi Arabia · Ursula von der Leyen · Yahya Saree

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Mohammed bin Salman met with US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah to discuss regional developments. www.rfi.fr
[● 2 SOURCES] Iran denies directing Houthi military operations, describing the group as independent actors. newscentraltv.com · www.rfi.fr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gulf nations postponed a meeting with Iran intended to discuss the future of the Strait of Hormuz due to the escalating Yemen conflict. www.rfi.fr
[● 5 SOURCES] The missile and drone attacks were retaliation for over 300 Saudi airstrikes conducted in Yemen over the previous five days. newscentraltv.com · morungexpress.com · axadletimes.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.punjabkesari.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Houthi militia increased fuel prices in its controlled territories by 16% to 21%. en.khabaragency1.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Yemeni government forces conducted airstrikes in the Taiz region and recaptured positions in the southwest. axadletimes.com · newscentraltv.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Houthis have seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and several strategic islands along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. axadletimes.com · morungexpress.com · www.rfi.fr
[● 6 SOURCES] The Houthis launched dozens of ballistic missiles and drones at King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait, targeting hangars, radars, runways, and ammunition depots. axadletimes.com · newscentraltv.com · morungexpress.com · www.rfi.fr · www.bhaskarhindi.com · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.punjabkesari.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah to discuss regional developments. www.rfi.fr