September 2026 Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
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As a result of the resumption of hostillities in Yemen in a spillover of the 2026 Iran war and the increasing tensions in the Middle East and in Yemen (after the 2026 Sanaa airport strike by the Saudi allied Yemeni government), the Houthis launched a barrage of strikes against Saudi Arabia who they deem of helping the Presidential Leadership Council.[1]
| September 2026 Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia | |||||||
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| Part of Houthis in the 2026 Iran war, 2026 Yemen offensives during the Yemeni civil war (2014–present) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Houthis |
 Saudi Arabia | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Abdul-Malik al-Houthi Mahdi al-Mashat |
King Salman Mohammed bin Salman Turki al-Maliki | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
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Missile Forces UAV Command | Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Multiple ballistic missiles Suicide drones | MIM-104 Patriot batteries | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
73+ civilians injured No fatalities reported initially | ||||||
| Target areas included civilian energy infrastructure, airports, and military bases. | |||||||
The attacks have led to widespread civillian injuries in Saudi Arabia with 73 or more civillians injured while no fatalities were immediatly reported.[2]
The attacks came after the Houthis alleged that Saudis had taken part in the counteroffensive by the Yemeni Government forces and struck a prison facility.[3]
The forces of the Saudi-led intervention in the Yemen declared the attacks 'sinful' and vowed of direct military retaliation against the Houthis with Major General Turki al Maliki saying that the Saudi Arabian forces will take 'firm action'.[4]