Conflict & Security
Houthi missile strike on Saudi Jazan injures two
September 12, 2026 at 07:56 PM · Updated 33d ago
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11 reports · 9 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 16 hours
A projectile fired by Yemen's Houthis struck Al-Tuwal in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region on Saturday, injuring two people.
- A Houthi-launched projectile fell on Al-Tuwal governorate in Jazan on Saturday, damaging a mosque, multiple buildings, and vehicles.
- Saudi Civil Defense confirmed the strike caused two injuries and material damage at a mosque and several buildings and vehicles.
- The Civil Defense spokesperson said targeting civilian objects constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.
- The Houthis claimed their projectile had targeted a Saudi military base in Sharurah, Najran province, rather than the civilian site.
- The strike follows recent missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities that wounded 73 people, part of an escalation that reignited in July after four years of relative calm under a UN truce.









