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Houthis Attack Saudi Cities, India Condemns Strikes
15 Sep
Summary
- Saudi Arabia issued alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, and Taif.
- Yemen conflict escalates with Houthi advances near Marib.
- India strongly condemned Houthi strikes on Saudi territory.
Saudi Arabia issued alerts for the holy city of Mecca, along with Jeddah and Taif, following ballistic missile and drone attacks from Yemen that injured 13 people. These warnings underscore an escalation in hostilities involving Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who are reportedly advancing towards government-held areas in Yemen, including the strategic Marib province.
The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, with Houthi rebels pushing towards key areas like Marib and Taiz. This build-up follows recent Houthi gains along Yemen's western coast. The developments place Saudi Arabia in a difficult position.
India has strongly condemned these attacks, voicing deep concern over the escalating security situation in the Red Sea. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that such strikes jeopardize regional stability and international maritime routes. India's stance against attacks on critical infrastructure and sea lanes was reaffirmed during discussions between India's External Affairs Minister and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister.
