Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as France commits assets to protect Yanbu oil terminal

Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings of possible attacks for several regions, including Mecca. The alerts came as the kingdom reported fresh missile activity from the Yemen‑based group.

France announced that it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu, a move made amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, according to sources cited by AFP. France will send military assets to protect the Yanbu oil terminal as Saudi Arabia continues to intercept Houthi missile attacks.