Saudi Civil Defence lifts alerts in six cities including Yanbu
Saudi Civil Defence said potential danger had passed after emergency alerts were issued in six cities amid increased Houthi attacks.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian Civil Defence issued an all-clear on Tuesday after warning of potential danger in six cities, including Yanbu, the kingdom’s main Red Sea oil port.
Alerts lifted
Saudi Civil Defence said the danger had passed in Jeddah, Abha, Jazan, AlUla and Taif after the areas received emergency alerts.
Regional context
The alerts came amid an increase in attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure.
The Houthis have also advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route.
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