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Saudi military units have taken action against a recent drone and cruise missile strike launched by Yemen’s Iran‑backed Houthi rebels, according to state‑run media reports on Monday. The response follows a series of Houthi attacks that have targeted Saudi airports and urban areas, raising regional security concerns. This development underscores Riyadh’s willingness to counter the growing Houthi threat and will likely shape future defence postures and diplomatic efforts in the Gulf. Watching next: whether Saudi Arabia will intensify its aerial retaliation, how the ongoing investigation into air‑defence gaps will be concluded, and what diplomatic moves Iran or other regional powers might make to de‑escalate the conflict. [[1]]