Yemeni forces launched attacks on high-value targets in Sanaa following a Houthi strike on a power distribution station in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The Iran-backed Houthi militia used a drone to target the facility, which supplies electricity to the Prophet’s Mosque. The attack drew condemnation from Islamic and Arab nations. Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki confirmed the Taibah electricity distribution station was hit early on September 29.
The Houthi attack disrupted power supply to a key religious site, prompting immediate diplomatic backlash. Saudi Arabia intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles and four drones in Khamis Mushait, with missile debris damaging nearby infrastructure. The U.S. Deployed the Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as part of a broader military buildup.
The conflict in Yemen has intensified since February 2026, with Houthi rebels frequently targeting Saudi infrastructure. Recent clashes in Taiz saw government forces and Houthi rebels engage in residential areas, escalating local violence. The U.S. Has also arrested an Energy Department employee for allegedly supporting Houthi operations, including purchasing materials for drones and explosives.
The ongoing conflict reflects broader regional tensions, with Iran backing the Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia leading a coalition against them. The attacks highlight the fragile stability in the region and the increasing militarization of the conflict. As both sides continue their operations, the humanitarian situation in Yemen remains dire.
