Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:13am on 08 Sep 2026,Tuesday International
Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on several Saudi cities near the Yemen border. The attacks reportedly injured 73 people, including women and children. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said missiles and drones targeted key sites overnight. Targets included Aramco facilities in Abha, Najran and Jizan. A Saudi airbase in Khamis Mushait was also targeted. Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attacks. Its foreign ministry said the country would not tolerate attacks on its territory or assets. It warned of “consequences” and said Saudi Arabia has the right to defend its people and national assets. The ministry also called for an immediate end to the escalation. (PC: Reuters)
