Four drones crash over Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Four drones fell apart over Saudi Arabia yesterday as the coalition claimed victory against another wave from Yemen's Houthis. Forces shot down the targets above Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the southern region within a few hours. Major-General Turki al-Maliki confirmed the destruction while showing footage of air strikes hitting Houthi missile launchers. This violence marks just the latest chapter in a long streak of attacks on airports and oil sites across the kingdom. King Khalid airport alone has faced at least twenty separate assaults since fighting erupted last July. One strike near that terminal killed thirteen people last week, raising fears about safety for travelers everywhere.

Tragedy also struck Yemen's capital as missiles hit areas near Aden's presidential palace on Thursday. At least five people died in those blasts that the Houthis claimed responsibility for. The government blamed the rebels while saying their troops pushed forward in Marib province. They reported that Houthi forces fired two missiles at Aden airport over the weekend too. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia supports a counteroffensive called Dawn of Yemen and has bombed an oil facility inside Sanaa itself.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi offered support Saturday without promising direct military action. He said Cairo would take any measure to protect Riyadh if asked, though he insisted they do not seek war. "I'm not talking about fighting anyone or attacking anyone," the Egyptian leader stated firmly. "We are speaking only about defence." For him, it is inconceivable that Egypt stands still while its neighbor suffers harm from regional chaos. His parliament holds an emergency session Sunday at his specific request to discuss this growing crisis.

Iran denies encouraging the escalation despite Saudi accusations against Tehran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted that a political process remains the only practical way to end the conflict sustainably. In response, several embassies in Saudi Arabia restricted travel and warned citizens against using airports right now. The Ministry of Education extended remote learning for students in Riyadh and Diriyah due to these recent threats. Communities face real risks as violence spreads from Yemen's border into neighboring states.