Arab coalition destroys Houthi drones targeting Khamis Mushayt, Jazan

The Arab coalition destroyed Houthi drones targeting the southwestern Saudi cities of Khamis Mushayt and Jazan on Saturday. (File/AFP)
Updated 26 August 2019
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Arab coalition destroys Houthi drones targeting Khamis Mushayt, Jazan

  • Two Houthi drones targeting Khamis Mushayt were also destroyed on Thursday
  • Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki said the coalition is taking all possible measures and employing best practices to intercept Houthi drones

RIYADH: The Arab coalition destroyed Houthi drones targeting the southwestern Saudi cities of Khamis Mushayt and Jazan on Saturday, coalition spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki said.

Two Houthi drones targeting Khamis Mushayt were also destroyed on Thursday. 

The attack is the latest in a spate of Houthi attempts to target Saudi Arabia, including 10 drones that hit the Saudi Shaybah natural gas liquefaction plant near the UAE border.

Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki said the coalition is taking all possible measures and employing best practices to intercept Houthi drones and stop attacks,


Saudi FM receives phone call from Afghanistan’s FM

Prince Faisal bin Farhan (R) and Amir Khan Muttaqi. (SPA)
Updated 28 February 2026
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Saudi FM receives phone call from Afghanistan’s FM

  • They discussed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in support of the region’s security and stability

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Friday from Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
During the call, they discussed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in support of the region’s security and stability.