Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles fired by Houthi militias in Yemen near Jazan

Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles fired by Houthi militias in Yemen near Jazan
The Iranian-backed Houthi militias have stepped up their attacks against several cites across the kingdom. (File: Reuters)
Updated 04 September 2018
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Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles fired by Houthi militias in Yemen near Jazan

Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles fired by Houthi militias in Yemen near Jazan
  • The Houthi militias have stepped up their attacks against Saudi Arabia in recent months

JEDDAH: Saudi Air Forces have intercepted two missiles fired by Houthi militias in Yemen near the border city of Jazan. 

The Iranian-backed Houthi militias have stepped up their attacks against several cites across the kingdom.

Their attacks explicitly defy the UN resolutions 2216 and 2231 that aim to safeguard the security of Saudi Arabia and the international community.