Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone and missile attack on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group targeted the Sharurah military base, including its weapons depots and command centres.
Saree, in a post on X, said the facilities were “managing the aggression against our nation and people.”
The Houthis did not disclose when the alleged attack took place.
The claim comes amid increased clashes between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts in Khamis Mushait Governorate and Abha city in Asir province following reports of explosions.
Residents were advised to move to the nearest safe location and remain there until the danger had passed.
Separately, Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, reported that two explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
“A few minutes ago, the sound of two explosions was heard on Qeshm Island, coming from the direction of the sea,” IRNA reported.
An Iranian television channel described the incident as a “new security incident” in the Strait of Hormuz.
