Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed a missile strike on the southern Saudi city of Jizan on Saturday, as Iran reported its first night in two weeks without US attacks. The Houthi claim has not been independently verified.
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Key facts
- Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on the Saudi city of Jizan on Saturday, according to the Guardian.
- Saudi air defences intercepted ballistic missiles, according to the Guardian.
- The Houthis had vowed retaliation against Saudi Arabia over attacks earlier this week.
- Iran reported no overnight strikes for the first time after two weeks of US attacks.
- Iranian health ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour said Iran 'had a peaceful night' in a post on X.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on the southern Saudi city of Jizan on Saturday, according to the Guardian. The claim followed the group’s vow to retaliate against the kingdom over attacks earlier in the week. The claim has not been independently verified.
Saudi air defences intercepted the ballistic missiles, the Guardian reported. Any casualties or damage from the claimed strike were not detailed in the available reporting.
Meanwhile, Iran reported no strikes overnight on Saturday for the first time following two weeks of US attacks. The Iranian health ministry spokesperson, Hossein Kermanpour, said ‘Iran had a peaceful night’ in a post on X.
Despite the reported calm in Iran, tensions across the region remain high, according to the Guardian.
Why it matters
Continued missile attacks and military strikes involving Iran, the Houthis and Saudi Arabia point to ongoing volatility in a strategically sensitive region. Key details, including the extent of any damage and how the parties will respond, are not yet known.
Frequently asked questions
What did the Houthis claim happened in Saudi Arabia?
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on the southern Saudi city of Jizan on Saturday. According to the Guardian, Saudi air defences intercepted the ballistic missiles.
Did Iran report any strikes overnight?
No. Iran reported no strikes overnight on Saturday for the first time after two weeks of US attacks. The Iranian health ministry spokesperson, Hossein Kermanpour, said 'Iran had a peaceful night' in a post on X.
Why did the Houthis attack Saudi Arabia?
The Houthis claimed the missile attack after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks earlier in the week, according to the Guardian.
Timeline
- Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate
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