Saudi Arabia lifts alert after brief threats to southern cities

Saudi Arabia's civil defence authority declared the threat had passed following a brief alert issued for the southern cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha and Najran, as well as the western city of Taif on Monday.

The all-clear came shortly after residents in these population centres were warned of potential incoming threats. The alerts marked the latest security incident in the Kingdom amid weeks of heightened hostilities between Saudi forces and Yemen's Houthi militants.

The Iranian-aligned Houthis have conducted multiple attacks on Saudi targets in recent weeks, escalating regional tensions. The alerts underscored the ongoing security concerns facing the Kingdom's civilian population, particularly in areas closer to the Yemeni border.

No details were provided regarding the nature of the threat or the reason for its apparent cessation. The incident reflects the broader security environment in the region as cross-border tensions remain elevated.