Houthi missile attack injures civilians in southern Saudi Arabia

On September 13, 2026, a missile launched by Houthi rebels struck the Jazan region in southern Saudi Arabia, according to the kingdom's Civil Defense. The attack resulted in two civilian injuries and caused significant damage to a mosque, multiple buildings, and vehicles. The Houthis, a group aligned with Iran, subsequently claimed they conducted a broader offensive using drones and missiles targeting a military base in the region, specifically aiming at weapon depots and command centers in retaliation for Saudi-led strikes.

This escalation follows intense fighting in western Yemen, where Houthi forces recently gained territory along the Red Sea coast. In response to the rebel advance, the internationally recognized Yemeni government, supported by Saudi air power, launched a series of counterattacks. The official Yemeni Saba agency reported that government forces destroyed insurgent equipment and killed numerous Houthi fighters near the port of Mocha. According to Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree, the Saudi air force executed 129 airstrikes over the past 48 hours across various provinces, including Taiz, Hodeidah, and Marib.

The International Organization for Migration has expressed concern over the conflict's toll, noting that recent clashes have left hundreds dead on both sides and triggered the displacement of tens of thousands of civilians, a humanitarian situation expected to deteriorate further as military operations continue.