Saudi Arabia on High Alert: Jeddah, Jazan and Abha Face Emergency Warning After Houthi Strikes

Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked a military airbase in Khamis Mushait, south-western Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have described it as a response to the recent Saudi air strikes in Yemen. Following the attack, Saudi Arabia issued an emergency alert in several southern cities including Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif. 13 people are reported to have been injured in this attack.

Why did the Houthis attack Saudi again?

Houthi rebels have once again attacked Saudi Arabia. It has been claimed that Khamis Mushait in south-western Saudi Arabia was attacked with dozens of missiles and drones, targeting a military airbase. Houthis say that this action has been taken in response to the recent military action taken by Saudi Arabia in Yemen.

How many people were injured in the attack?

Information has come to light that 13 people were injured in these attacks. However, Saudi Civil Defense later said that the danger has now passed. After the attack, the Saudi administration had issued an emergency alert in several southern cities.

When did Saudi Arabia conduct airstrike in Yemen?

Recently Saudi Arabia conducted airstrike in Yemen. Aircraft hangars, radar systems, runways and ammunition depots were targeted in this action. The Houthi rebels have described their latest attacks as revenge for this action.

Has the crisis on oil supply also increased?

The pressure on Saudi Arabia's oil exports has increased due to the increasing activities of the Houthis along with the capture of Perim Island located at the mouth of the Red Sea. Earlier, Saudi's East-West Pipeline was also affected due to air attack. Saudi Arabia had built about 1,200 km long East-West Pipeline in the 1980s as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. According to people associated with the oil business, if this pipeline remains closed for a long time, the global oil supply may decrease by about 4 percent. For this reason, an increase of more than 4 percent was seen in the prices of crude oil.

Which targets did the Houthis target?

Meanwhile, the Saudi and Yemeni Air Forces have intensified the bombing of Houthi targets around Mocha Port. Despite this, Houthi rebels remain in control of a large part of the western coast.

What advice did America give to Trump?

According to sources, America has not yet accepted Saudi Arabia's demand for direct military intervention and is currently only providing intelligence help. US President Donald Trump has also said that the Houthis have asked America to stay away from this conflict. Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US regional commander Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah. During this, there was a discussion between the two about the ongoing attacks and the security situation of the area.