# Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11 civilians as kingdom warns of wider threat

https://mins.news/en/item/15769

- Reuters, 2026-08-07 03:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-expects-imminent-attacks-north-south-senior-official-says-2026-08-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a75515c69018900011c38d9

> A Houthi attack from Yemen struck southern Saudi Arabia on Thursday and left 11 civilians wounded, according to a military official. The kingdom warned that a broader threat could be approaching. Saudi Arabia said coordinated attacks involving the Houthis and Iran-backed Iraqi militias were imminent. The warning came as concern grew over possible joint action by the two groups.

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