Saudi Arabia lifts warning for Najran region

NAJRAN — Saudi Civil Defense has lifted a threat warning in the southern Najran region, saying the danger had passed, according to Anadolu Agency. The report did not give the time the warning was lifted.

The agency said the Civil Defense urged residents to keep following safety instructions and to avoid gathering or filming. The statement was shared on X, according to Anadolu Agency.

In a separate warning on Monday, Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry said that filming, publishing or sharing information about missile and drone interception operations and impact sites could expose individuals to legal liability, according to Anadolu Agency. The warning was also shared by Saudi Civil Defense on X.

The report did not say where the interceptions or impacts took place, or whether any people were hurt or killed. No casualty figures were given. Anadolu Agency did not report any further details on the threat that led to the warning.

Background

Anadolu Agency reported that the warnings come amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi group. According to the agency, the attacks have included missile and drone strikes targeting the kingdom.

The agency did not provide further detail on the timing or scale of these attacks. It is the only source available for this report, and its account has not been checked against other outlets.