Houthi forces attack Saudi military base amid regional escalation
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Houthi fighters, Yemeni government forces
Sharurah, Saudi Arabia
September 13, 2026
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Houthi fighters attacked a military base in southern Saudi Arabia using drones and missiles. The attack targeted weapons depots and command centers. Clashes between Houthi forces and the Yemeni government have intensified recently.
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The Last Refuge: Yemen, al-Qaeda, and America's War in Arabia
Author: Gregory D. Johnsen
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