Saudi Arabia said debris fell in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina on Saturday after missile interceptions, without naming those responsible. The Houthis denied targeting the cities but claimed fresh attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports, as well as the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, after accusing Riyadh of strikes that the Iran-backed group said killed 17 people. (AFP)

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil targets, airports; debris falls in Mecca, Medina as tensions escalate in Gulf

The tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis in West Asia continued to escalate on Saturday, with the group claiming a fresh wave of attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities and airports. Saudi Arabia said debris fell in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina on Saturday after missile interceptions, without naming those responsible. The…

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