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Saudi civil defense sends all-clear after alerts issued for Riyadh in first since Houthi escalation
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Saudi civil defense sends all-clear after alerts issued for Riyadh in first since Houthi escalation

Saudi civil defense authorities issued an all-clear after alerting residents of Riyadh and nearby Al-Kharj of potential threats, marking the first such alerts for the capital since tensions escalated with the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The alerts followed reports that the Houthi military spokesperson claimed to have thwarted 'criminal attempts' in Sanaa, blaming Saudi Arabia and threatening retaliation. While there was no immediate response from Saudi government media, the situation reflects ongoing hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis, who have intensified attacks on Saudi interests in the Red Sea region. The United Nations Security Council recently condemned the Houthi attacks, highlighting their impact on civilian and energy infrastructure.

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Saudi civil defense sends all-clear after alerts issued for Riyadh in first since Houthi escalation

Saudi civil defense authorities issued an all-clear after alerting residents of Riyadh and nearby Al-Kharj of potential threats, marking the first such alerts for the capital since tensions escalated with the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The alerts followed reports that the Houthi military spokesperson claimed to have thwarted 'criminal attempts' in Sanaa, blaming Saudi Arabia and threatening retaliation. While there was no immediate response from Saudi government media, the situation reflects ongoing hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis, who have intensified attacks on Saudi interests in the Red Sea region. The United Nations Security Council recently condemned the Houthi attacks, highlighting their impact on civilian and energy infrastructure.

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