JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia intercepted two missiles on Friday fired by Yemen’s Houthi group at its southern Jazan province, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saudi-led Coalition spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki said that at exactly 4:55 p.m. local time coalition air defense forces detected the launch of two ballistic missiles by the Iran-backed Houthi militia from Saada province toward the Kingdom.
Col. Al-Maliki said the two missiles were targeted in the direction of Jazan city and were launched deliberately to target civilian and populated areas.
The Saudi Royal Air Defense Force was able to intercept and destroy the two missiles and prevent any casualties.
The spokesperson added that this hostile action by the Houthi militia proves the Iranian regime’s continued involvement in supporting the terrorists in clear and explicit defiance of UN resolution 2216 and resolution 2231.
He noted the Houthi attacks are aimed at threatening the Kingdom’s security, as well as regional and international security and the firing of ballistic missiles at populated towns and villages is contrary to international humanitarian law.
The Houthis’ Masirah TV earlier announced firing “a number” of ballistic missiles at Jazan, and one missile at a Saudi military base in Aseer province.
Both Jazan and Aseer provinces lie on the border with Yemen.
Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis on Jazan
Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis on Jazan
Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian violations of Gulf and regional sovereignty
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia strongly condemned what it described as Iranian violations of the autonomy of several Gulf and regional states, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
In an official statement, the Ministry denounced what it called a “flagrant” infringement of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, expressing full solidarity with the countries and support for any measures they may take.
The Kingdom warned of the serious consequences of continued violations of state autonomy and breaches of international law, stressing that such actions threaten regional security and stability.
Saudi Arabia also called on the international community to condemn the alleged Iranian actions and to take firm steps to confront violations that undermine peace and stability in the region.
#Statement | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns in the strongest terms the brutal Iranian aggression and blatant violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, affirming its full solidarity with and support for these brotherly nations, and placing all its resources at their disposal… pic.twitter.com/Yb7hLBYUzG
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@KSAMOFA) February 28, 2026
