Saudi civil defence sends 'potential danger' warning for three areas near Yemen

Saudi civil defence sends 'potential danger' warning for three areas near Yemen Saudi authorities on Tuesday issued brief alerts warning of potential danger in three areas bordering Yemen, hours after overnight strikes from the Iran-backed Houthi rebels injured dozens in the south of the kingdom. "A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in the Najran Province to alert of a potential danger," civil defence said in a statement on X, after issuing similar messages for Abha city and Jazan province. Shortly after, they said the danger had passed. Reporting by AFP A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in the Najran Province to alert of a potential danger. Please follow the instructions below: pic.twitter.com/pqCoUOsITg — الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) September 8, 2026