The Saudi-led coalition intercepted four Houthi drones over Riyadh and other regions, as Egyptian President el-Sisi offered to defend Saudi Arabia if asked.
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01Summary
- 01The coalition intercepted and destroyed four drones over Riyadh, the Eastern Province and the South on Saturday.
- 02Riyadh’s King Khalid airport has suffered at least 20 attacks since fighting intensified in July, including one last week that killed 13 people.
- 03At least five people were killed in Houthi missile strikes near the presidential palace in Aden on Thursday.
- 04Egyptian President el-Sisi said on Saturday he was willing to take defensive measures to protect Saudi Arabia if the kingdom asked.
- 05Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of encouraging the Houthi escalation, while Iran called for a political resolution.
02Why it matters
This matters because continued Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities threaten regional stability and air travel, and Egypt's potential military involvement could escalate the conflict.
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