According to The Zioneer, the Iran-backed Houthi movement launched large-scale strikes on Saudi Arabian cities Tuesday morning, hitting Yanbu on the Red Sea and shutting down major airports, including Jeddah.
The Houthi movement launched extensive strikes on Saudi Arabian cities early Tuesday morning, hitting the Red Sea port city of Yanbu and forcing the shutdown of central airports, including Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport, according to reports compiled by The Zioneer.
The attacks mark one of the most ambitious Houthi operations against Saudi civilian infrastructure in recent months. As The Zioneer has previously reported, the Iran-backed group has repeatedly targeted Saudi airports and oil facilities, with previous strikes on King Khalid Airbase in Khamis Mushait and the Abha airport. In August, the Houthis launched a large-scale ballistic missile operation against Saudi military camps in eastern Yemen, and in July, they warned airlines against flying over Saudi airspace.
No immediate confirmation of casualties or damage extent was available from Saudi authorities. The full operational impact of the airport shutdowns remains unclear.
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