Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11, including a child, as kingdom warns of escalation

Eleven people, including a four-year-old child, were wounded in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Press Agency on Friday, citing the Saudi-led coalition. The wounded included seven Saudis, two Egyptians, one Yemeni, and one Pakistani. This incident follows recent Houthi claims of striking Najran Airport and Saudi troops in border areas. The Saudi-Houthi conflict has escalated, with a Saudi official stating the kingdom anticipates further attacks from Iran-backed militias in Iraq, potentially targeting civilian and economic sites, including energy infrastructure, ports, and airports. This intelligence was gathered from Saudi Arabia, the US, and other countries, with observed drone and missile movements. Saudi Arabia had previously struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq on July 29 after alleged attacks on Saudi oil facilities.