Coalition Intercepts Drones Launched by Rebels Toward Riyadh
Saudi air defenses destroyed unmanned aircraft targeting the capital and the southern region over the weekend.
The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen confirmed the destruction of two drones launched by Iran-aligned forces. The targets included the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and areas located in the southern region of the country.
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki detailed the operation on Saturday. The incident follows a week of recurring attacks against the nation's infrastructure.
On Wednesday, air defense systems had already intercepted missiles and drones aimed at Mecca and other strategic locations. The frequency of these assaults has increased considerably in recent days.
The cross-border conflict involves the coalition supporting Yemen's recognized government against the militia that controls the capital, Sanaa. The regional instability has intensified amid the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
This escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raises risk aversion in global markets and points to a potential surge in demand for safe-haven assets.
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