Tag: Houthis

  • Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca After Drone Intercepted

    Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca After Drone Intercepted

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    By George Omagbemi Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement of attempting to target the holy city of Mecca after its air defence forces intercepted and destroyed a drone south of the city. According to Saudi authorities, the drone was intercepted on Tuesday evening before it could enter Mecca’s prohibited airspace. Turki Al-Malki, spokesman…

  • Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Oil Tankers

    Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Oil Tankers

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    By George Omagbemi Sylvester Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, describing the operation as part of what it called a “naval blockade” against Saudi Arabia. The development has heightened concerns over the security of global energy supplies, with analysts warning that escalating hostilities in the Middle East…