Saudi Arabia issues air raid alerts in Riyadh and other cities
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Saudi Arabian authorities, Houthi rebels
Saudi Arabia
September 19, 2026
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Saudi authorities issued emergency air raid alerts for Riyadh, Jeddah, Yanbu, and Farasan Island. The alerts follow renewed attacks by Houthi rebels targeting energy infrastructure. Recent drone attacks from Iraq have further complicated the security situation.
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