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Houthi projectile attack on Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region injures two

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At a glance

  • Houthi forces launched projectile attacks on Saudi Arabia's Jazan region for a second day.
  • Two people were injured, and a mosque and other buildings were damaged.
  • Saudi Civil Defense confirmed the attacks, calling them a violation of international law.

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Houthi forces have launched projectile attacks into Saudi Arabia for two consecutive days. The latest attack on the Jazan region injured two people and caused damage to property. This follows a previous attack that reportedly targeted a Saudi oil pipeline. Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense has condemned the attacks as a violation of international law, while the UK has affirmed the kingdom's right to self-defence. In response to regional tensions, Iraq has stated it will not allow its territory to be used for attacks on neighbouring countries and has launched an investigation.

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Houthi forces launched a projectile attack on Saudi Arabia's Jazan region for the second consecutive day, injuring two people and damaging a mosque and several buildings. The Saudi Civil Defense confirmed the incident.

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