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Another Houthi Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia Reportedly Foiled

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  • Another Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia has reportedly been foiled.
  • The Saudi-led coalition previously intercepted missiles and drones targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
  • The incidents follow a regional security meeting between military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye.

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Houthi forces in Yemen have continued to launch drone and missile attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition has reported successfully intercepting multiple attacks, including ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait and drones targeting the capital, Riyadh. The ongoing attacks have drawn condemnation from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Nations, raising concerns over regional security and maritime trade in the Red Sea.

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Reports on Saturday, September 26, indicated that another attempted drone attack by Houthi forces targeting Saudi Arabia has been foiled. Specific details of the incident were not immediately available.

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Reports on Saturday, September 26, indicated that another attempted drone attack by Houthi forces targeting Saudi Arabia has been foiled. Details regarding the specific location and timing of the interception were not immediately available.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Nations have issued statements condemning the recent Houthi attacks targeting cities in Saudi Arabia.

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CAIRO: Yemen’s Saudi-led coalition said early on Saturday it had intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by the Houthis towards the kingdom. The coalition said in posts on X that the missiles were headed towards Khamis Mushait and

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