Saudi Arabia said it was fending off drone and missile attacks after a weekend of clashes with Yemen's Houthi militia, as Iran offered to help mediate.
01Summary
- 01Saudi authorities said they were facing fresh drone and missile attacks after weekend strikes on the kingdom.
- 02The confrontation involved the Houthi militia in Yemen, which is backed by Iran.
- 03Iran said it was prepared to mediate between the sides.
- 04The story does not give further details on casualties, damage or how many attacks were involved.
02Why it matters
The attacks raise pressure on Saudi Arabia and could affect security across the Gulf. They also point to wider regional tensions involving Yemen and Iran.
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