Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has issued a flurry of warning alerts of potential dangers in the holy city of Mecca, the northwestern area of Tabuk, the Red Sea areas of Jeddah and Yanbu, and the southern area of Taif.
On September 9, Houthi forces reportedly attacked energy facilities and cities in Saudi Arabia, with at least 73 people reported wounded across four cities in the south of the kingdom, according to Reuters. Fires broke out at some energy facilities, while Saudi emergency and firefighting teams responded to the attacks.
The group had also been targeting vessels in and around the Red Sea after declaring a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in July, Reuters reported. Disruptions to Red Sea shipping have added to concerns over regional energy supplies, alongside restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Following the September 9 attacks, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it would take “all necessary operational measures” to deter the Houthis an ..
Saudi Energy Ministry officials said fires had erupted at some energy facilities following the strikes, with emergency teams deployed to contain them.
The September 9 attacks were part of a broader cycle of regional escalation involving Iran, Israel, the United States and Iran-backed groups. Iran has maintained missile and drone capabilities that can threaten shipping and Gulf states hosting US military facilities, Reuters reported.
