Saudi coalition downs Houthi missiles, drones in major escalation — SkimNews
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- Saudi-led coalition intercepted three ballistic missiles and four drones launched by the Houthis toward the Eastern Province and southern regions, with no casualties reported
- Houthis launched attacks targeting Saudi airports, oil infrastructure, and population centers, including a deadly strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that killed 13 and wounded over 300
- Saudi Civil Defence issued emergency alerts in the Eastern Province and Al Kharj before lifting them, urging residents to avoid crowds and refrain from filming during the threat
- Saudi-led coalition conducted retaliatory strikes, destroying five missile storage tunnels, four launchers, and a missile depot used by the Houthis
- Egypt authorized its military to assist Saudi Arabia in defense efforts, signaling broader regional alignment amid escalating threats from Iran-aligned groups
- Saudi, Iranian, Turkish, and Pakistani officials held talks in Tehran aimed at preventing renewed military escalation, with defense and intelligence leaders from each nation in attendance
Why it matters: Saudi Arabia faces intensified cross-border attacks that have killed civilians and disrupted critical infrastructure, while Egypt’s military authorization and high-level regional diplomacy signal a shift toward coordinated defense and de-escalation efforts amid a widening conflict zone. The scale of recent Houthi strikes and coalition retaliation marks a significant escalation beyond previous tit-for-tat exchanges.
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