Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a drone attack on a power distribution station in Madinah on Tuesday, according to the Saudi-led coalition to restore legitimacy. The attack targeted the Taiba power distribution station, which supplies electricity to the Prophet’s Mosque. The coalition accused the Houthi militia of planning and executing the strike.
An investigation by coalition authorities confirmed the attack, analyzing drone debris to trace its origin. The strike caused a transformer to fail but did not disrupt the overall power supply to the mosque. Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki described the attack as a “cowardly terrorist act.”
The Houthi group, backed by Iran, has been engaged in ongoing conflict with Saudi Arabia and its allies. The attack in Madinah follows recent clashes in Taiz, where government forces clashed with Houthi rebels in residential areas. The conflict has escalated with increased military activity and international involvement.
The United States has deployed military assets to the Middle East, including the Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines, as part of a broader strategy to counter Iranian influence. Meanwhile, the FBI has arrested an Energy Department employee for allegedly supporting Houthi rebels by purchasing materials for homemade explosives and drones.
The Houthi attacks have drawn condemnation from regional allies, including Pakistan, which reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia. The ongoing conflict remains a focal point of international concern, with military and political tensions continuing to rise.
