Saudi Arabia issues first Riyadh air raid alerts amid Houthi attack escalation

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Saudi Arabia issued air raid alerts for its capital Riyadh, marking the first such warnings since Houthi forces escalated their attacks on the kingdom. Residents in the city reported hearing explosions during the alert period. Authorities subsequently issued an all-clear signal, indicating the immediate threat had passed. The incident reflects the ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement, which has intensified its offensive operations in recent times.

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