Conflict & Security
Saudi coalition says six Houthi missiles intercepted
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said Thursday that its forces intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the group, thwarting attacks on the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu.
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki wrote on X that “escalations and violations” by the Houthi militia would be dealt with firmly.
The coalition described the Houthis as Iran-backed. The item did not report casualties or damage from the attempted strikes.
Uncertainty notes
The item does not provide independent verification of the coalition's account.
No casualties or damage were reported in the supplied material.
Source
AFP news report published on .