Key facts
- Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defence issued an alert for Jazan province.
- The danger in Jazan province has passed, according to the civil defense agency.
- Alerts in Jazan have historically followed projectile or drone alerts attributed to Houthi forces.
- The civil defense agency lifted all emergency alerts on September 14, 2026, after authorities said the danger had passed in Jazan, Najran, Khamis Mushait, and Abha city.
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defence issued an alert for its Jazan province on September 25, 2026, warning of potential danger. Shortly after, the agency indicated that the danger had passed in the area. This follows a pattern of alerts in the region, often linked to cross-border attacks. Historically, such alerts in Jazan, a province bordering Yemen, have been preceded by reported projectile or drone alerts attributed to Houthi forces. The civil defense agency lifted all emergency alerts on September 14, 2026, after authorities stated the danger had passed in Jazan, Najran, Khamis Mushait, and Abha city. During previous alerts, residents were advised to move indoors, seek shelter, stay away from open areas and glass, and avoid balconies and rooftops. Information was to be obtained only through official channels.