Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen said on Monday that they had launched attacks against several targets in Saudi Arabia, including the international airport in the capital Riyadh, an Aramco refinery and military sites in the kingdom's southern regions. The attacks reportedly involved a combination of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, according to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree. The strikes ‘targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh’, said Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, adding that ‘the Aramco refinery in Rabigh’ was also hit along with military sites and smaller airports in the south.&nbsp;Earlier, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Monday that it had carried out strikes against ‘military targets’ belonging to the Iran-backed Houthis in Hodeida, a key port city on Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Malki said on X that naval forces had destroyed weapons depots, facilities storing booby-trapped boats and naval mines as part of the operation. He added that the coalition had also thwarted a planned attack targeting waterways in the southern Red Sea.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-do-i-personally-do-trump-says-iran-responsible-for-flydubai-attack-as-investigation-continues-1791231755491">'I do. I personally do': Trump says Iran responsible for Flydubai attack as investigation continues</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Yemeni military said it had carried out more than 1,000 strikes and launched an offensive against the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa. The Saudi-led coalition, which supports Yemen’s internationally recognised government, said around 100 warplanes conducted sorties at dawn as part of the escalating military campaign.<h2>Turkey, Pakistan to deploy troops to Saudi&nbsp;</h2>Turkey and Pakistan will carry out a ‘rapid deployment’ of troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defence alliance, as the Gulf kingdom faces escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement. The announcement was made on Monday following an emergency meeting in Riyadh between representatives from Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, where the three countries discussed the kingdom’s growing security concerns.

Yemen's Houthis claim drone and missile strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid airport, an Aramco refinery and military sites across Saudi Arabia

Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen said on Monday that they had launched attacks against several targets in Saudi Arabia, including the international airport in the capital Riyadh, an Aramco refinery and military sites in the kingdom's southern regions. The attacks reportedly involved a combination of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, according to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree. The strikes ‘targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh’, said Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, adding that ‘the Aramco refinery in Rabigh’ was also hit along with military sites and smaller airports in the south. Earlier, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Monday that it had carried out strikes against ‘military targets’ belonging to the Iran-backed Houthis in Hodeida, a key port city on Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Malki said on X that naval forces had destroyed weapons depots, facilities storing booby-trapped boats and naval mines as part of the operation. He added that the coalition had also thwarted a planned attack targeting waterways in the southern Red Sea. Also Read: 'I do. I personally do': Trump says Iran responsible for Flydubai attack as investigation continues Meanwhile, the Yemeni military said it had carried out more than 1,000 strikes and launched an offensive against the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa. The Saudi-led coalition, which supports Yemen’s internationally recognised government, said around 100 warplanes conducted sorties at dawn as part of the escalating military campaign. Turkey, Pakistan to deploy troops to Saudi Turkey and Pakistan will carry out a ‘rapid deployment’ of troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defence alliance, as the Gulf kingdom faces escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement. The announcement was made on Monday following an emergency meeting in Riyadh between representatives from Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, where the three countries discussed the kingdom’s growing security concerns.

Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on Riyadh airport, an Aramco refinery and military sites across Saudi Arabia using drones and missiles

Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh airport, Aramco refinery and military sites with drones and missiles

Turkey and Pakistan will undertake a ‘rapid deployment’ of troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defence alliance, as the Gulf kingdom faces increasing attacks from Yemen's Houthi movement. The announcement came on Monday after representatives from Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia held an emergency meeting in Riyadh to discuss the kingdom's security situation.&nbsp;The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, committing to support one another if any of the member states comes under attack. The agreement brings together Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest military, Pakistan, the Islamic world's only nuclear-armed country, and Saudi Arabia, the leading military and economic power in the Gulf.&nbsp;During Monday's meeting, the three countries discussed recent attacks against Saudi Arabia, including incidents targeting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The joint statement did not specifically name Iran-backed Houthi forces.The three countries 'reaffirmed their unequivocal rejection of any attack or threat against the Kingdom's security and territorial integrity', they said in a joint statement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-rejects-icc-jurisdiction-over-arrest-warrants-for-afghan-leaders-akhundzada-and-haqqani-says-does-not-recognise-the-court-1791225773990">Taliban rejects ICC jurisdiction over arrest warrants for Afghan leaders Akhundzada and Haqqani; says 'does not recognise the court'</a>&nbsp;They also agreed to move immediately to the practical implementation of the collective defence commitments and to take the necessary measures to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in the Kingdom. The statement did not provide details about the number of troops involved or clarify what specific duties the Turkish and Pakistani forces would undertake after arriving in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia has faced repeated Houthi attacks targeting cities, oil facilities and maritime routes since Yemen's civil war intensified again in July. The security situation has deteriorated further after the Houthis launched a new offensive in September, capturing large areas of territory from Yemen's Saudi-backed government. On Monday, forces backed by Riyadh launched a counteroffensive aimed at reclaiming Houthi-held territory, including areas that the group has controlled for more than a decade.

Turkey and Pakistan will deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new defence pact as Riyadh faces escalating Houthi attacks and regional tensions

Turkey and Pakistan will undertake a ‘rapid deployment’ of troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defence alliance, as the Gulf kingdom faces increasing attacks from Yemen's Houthi movement. The announcement came on Monday after representatives from Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia held an emergency meeting in Riyadh to discuss the kingdom's security situation. The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, committing to support one another if any of the member states comes under attack. The agreement brings together Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest military, Pakistan, the Islamic world's only nuclear-armed country, and Saudi Arabia, the leading military and economic power in the Gulf. During Monday's meeting, the three countries discussed recent attacks against Saudi Arabia, including incidents targeting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The joint statement did not specifically name Iran-backed Houthi forces. The three countries 'reaffirmed their unequivocal rejection of any attack or threat against the Kingdom's security and territorial integrity', they said in a joint statement. Also Read: Taliban rejects ICC jurisdiction over arrest warrants for Afghan leaders Akhundzada and Haqqani; says 'does not recognise the court' They also agreed to move immediately to the practical implementation of the collective defence commitments and to take the necessary measures to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in the Kingdom. The statement did not provide details about the number of troops involved or clarify what specific duties the Turkish and Pakistani forces would undertake after arriving in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has faced repeated Houthi attacks targeting cities, oil facilities and maritime routes since Yemen's civil war intensified again in July. The security situation has deteriorated further after the Houthis launched a new offensive in September, capturing large areas of territory from Yemen's Saudi-backed government. On Monday, forces backed by Riyadh launched a counteroffensive aimed at reclaiming Houthi-held territory, including areas that the group has controlled for more than a decade.

Turkey and Pakistan will rapidly deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new defence pact as Houthi attacks intensify across the region

Turkey, Pakistan to rapidly deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under Mecca Joint Defence Agreement as Houthi attacks escalate

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Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh airport, Aramco refinery and military sites with drones and missiles

Turkey, Pakistan to deploy troops to Saudi under Mecca Joint Defence Agreement