• Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities.
• Attacks have resulted in injuries and material damage at Jazan and Najran airports.
• The Mecca defence pact has been activated by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye in response to the escalating conflict.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia, launching missile and drone strikes aimed at airports and critical infrastructure, including an Aramco refinery. The assaults notably targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, along with airports in Jazan and Najran, as tensions between the groups escalate amidst a Saudi-backed offensive against Houthi positions along the Red Sea coast, according to India Times and Reuters.

On Monday, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation reported three injuries and significant damage following attacks on the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Najran airports. The authority confirmed that specialized teams were deployed to assess the damage and ensure passenger safety, while the Houthis claimed responsibility for these operations as part of their retaliatory actions amidst escalating confrontations, as reported by Al Jazeera and India Times.

The ongoing military exchanges have prompted the activation of the Mecca defence pact involving Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, aimed at bolstering regional security against the backdrop of Houthi aggression. Following an emergency meeting, the three nations agreed to deploy military forces rapidly to Saudi Arabia in a collective defense response, reflecting the urgency of the current situation, according to Al Jazeera and India Times.