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Saudi coalition, Houthis trade strikes as disruption spreads
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- The Saudi-led coalition and Iran-backed Houthis exchanged strikes on Sunday, intensifying the conflict that has disrupted life in Riyadh and Yemen, with Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Centre ordering mandatory remote work for office tenants amid security concerns.
- A Saudi airstrike in Yemen's Saada governorate reportedly killed at least nine people, while a Saudi helicopter crash near the Yemen border killed two pilots; the Houthis claimed to have downed the helicopter, but the coalition cited a technical malfunction.
- Riyadh continues to face security challenges, including extended online schooling, the closure of King Khalid International Airport after a deadly attack, and intercepted missile and drone threats near the border with Yemen.
- Egypt's parliament postponed a vote on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorize military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, with discussions extended to allow broader debate.
- Regional tensions remain high, with diplomatic talks between Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the UAE focusing on the Yemen escalation and threats to key maritime chokepoints, while Iran's new defense minister warned of potential damage if the US resumes military actions.
