Riyadh, Sep 15 (V7N)- Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia on Monday (September 14), the same day planned talks between Iran and Gulf Arab countries were postponed, Reuters reported.
The Houthis said they launched dozens of missiles and drones targeting a military airbase in Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia. They described the attack as retaliation for Saudi airstrikes in Yemen.
Saudi authorities meanwhile issued emergency alerts for Khamis Mushait and three other cities in the country’s southern region.
Saudi Arabia also came under attack on Friday (September 11). Riyadh blamed Iran-backed Iraqi fighters for the incident, which led to the shutdown of the country’s East-West oil pipeline. The pipeline allows Saudi Arabia to transport oil for export while bypassing the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Separately, Iran and Gulf Arab countries were scheduled to hold a meeting in Oman on Monday to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, the meeting was postponed.
Iran said the meeting was delayed at Saudi Arabia’s request.
The developments came amid conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran over the possibility of negotiations. US President Donald Trump has said Iran is eager to reach a quick agreement.
However, Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, rejected Trump’s claim. In a post on X, he said no talks would take place until Iran’s conditions were met.
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