Key facts
- Saudi Civil Defense lifted security alerts in Abha and Khamis Mushait.
- The alerts were issued and lifted within an hour.
- Abha and Khamis Mushait are in southwest Saudi Arabia, near the Yemen border.
- The Houthis claimed a drone and missile attack on a Saudi military base.
- Saudi Arabia launched over 50 strikes against Houthi positions in 24 hours.
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense has lifted security alerts in the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait, located in the southwest of the kingdom near the border with Yemen. The warnings, which were issued and then rescinded within an hour, were part of precautionary measures amid heightened regional tensions. The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense had activated the alarm system in these areas on Sunday, September 13, 2026, to address potential security developments. The alerts were issued by the National Early Warning Platform before authorities declared that the threat had passed and conditions had returned to normalcy. This development occurs amidst a tense security climate in the region, with persistent concerns that attacks could spread to new countries and areas. The Houthis have stated that Saudi Arabia launched more than 50 strikes against their positions in the 24 hours prior, following the group's claim of a rare drone and missile attack on a military base in the kingdom.