Yemeni govt to close Taiz eastern entrance amid Houthi escalation

The Saudi-led coalition claims Houthi forces conducted a drone attack on the Taiba electricity distribution station in Medina, Saudi Arabia, a significant escalation targeting a holy city and critical infrastructure. Concurrently, intense fighting has erupted in Yemen's Taiz province, marking the most severe escalation since the 2022 truce. The Houthis deny responsibility for the Medina attack, creating uncertainty regarding attribution.