Greek defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles from Yemen, no Iran strikes reported

An air defense system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen. The projectiles were aimed at oil refineries in the Saudi city of Yanbu, prompting an emergency alert from Saudi Civil Defense.

Security sources confirmed the missiles originated from Yemen. Greece has maintained a US-made Patriot air defense battery in Saudi Arabia since 2021 under an agreement to protect the kingdom's energy infrastructure. This marks the second time Greek personnel have operated the system to thwart an attack.

The interception occurred shortly after the Saudi-led coalition announced strikes on Houthi military sites in Yemen's Hodeidah governorate. The coalition stated these sites were used to threaten commercial shipping. Houthi-affiliated media reported that Saudi strikes hit telecommunications facilities and Kamaran Island.

In response to the missile attack, Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdul Salam accused Saudi Arabia of continuing a siege of Yemen and adopting tactics similar to Israel's. The Houthis declared Saudi Arabia an "open enemy." Meanwhile, CENTCOM reported no new strikes against Iran, following 13 consecutive nights of such announcements.

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The attack was launched with two ballistic missiles and targeted the refineries in Yanbu.