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Saudi Arabia Declares Safety After Emergency Alert Near Yemen Border

Jazan:Saudi Arabia issued an emergency alert in the southwestern Jazan region near the Yemen border before announcing that the danger had passed, as stated by the country's Civil Defense.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the alert was disseminated through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies, advising residents to adhere to safety instructions, avoid gatherings, and refrain from filming. The specific nature of the threat was not disclosed.

Authorities later confirmed that the area was safe. This incident occurred amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi group. Earlier on the same day, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying a cruise missile launched by the Houthis toward the kingdom's western region.