Riyadh (Monitoring Desk): Saudi Arabia has advised its citizens in two areas bordering Yemen to remain cautious in view of possible attacks.
The Saudi Civil Defense Authority issued the warning for areas around Abha and Khamis Mushait. Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces has intensified since last week.
On July 20, the Houthis announced a naval blockade in response to the Saudi blockade, after which tensions between the two sides escalated further.
Following a major operation last week, the Houthis claimed to have taken control of the western coastal area of the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, forcing Yemeni government forces to withdraw from these areas.