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Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts for Mecca amid Houthi missile attacks
Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts for the holy city of Mecca, as well as Jeddah and Taif, following reports of missile barrages launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels toward the western coast. The Saudi Civil Defense utilized the National Early Warning Platform to advise residents to seek shelter, though the alerts were retracted after approximately three hours once the danger had passed. This marks a rare instance of such warnings being issued for Mecca.
The escalation follows recent Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and cities. Major General Turki al-Malki reported that 13 civilians were injured and several homes and vehicles were damaged during recent strikes in Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif. In response to drone attacks, Saudi authorities have shut down the East-West oil pipeline as a precautionary measure. Some sources suggest repairs to this critical 1,200-kilometer pipeline could take five to six weeks.
Regional tensions have intensified, with the Houthis claiming Saudi Arabia has conducted over 300 airstrikes against them in the last five days. The Yemeni Ministry of Endowments has condemned the targeting of holy sites, describing such actions as a violation of religious sanctity and a threat to the entire Islamic community.
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East-West Oil Pipeline · Houthi rebels · Houthis · Mecca · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Civil Defense · Turki al-Malki · Yemen Ministry of Endowments and Guidance
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saudi authorities shut down the East-West oil pipeline as a precautionary measure following drone attacks. www.deshebideshe.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthis claimed Saudi Arabia launched over 300 airstrikes against them in the last five days. sangbad.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Major General Turki al-Malki announced 13 civilians were injured and seven houses and two vehicles were damaged. www.almashhad.news · indtoday.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Repairs to the East-West pipeline could take five to six weeks. www.deshebideshe.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Saudi Civil Defense issued warnings for Mecca, Jeddah, and Taif regarding a potential danger, which was later retracted. sangbad.net · www.almashhad.news · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · indtoday.com