Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of attacking Medina power station

Sanaa: Sanaa is the capital city of Yemen and a key Houthi-controlled area. The news reports Houthi claims of Saudi strikes there, marking a potential first such incident since July. Houthis: The Houthis are an Iran-aligned rebel group based in Yemen that controls parts of the country including the capital. They are accused in the news of attacking the Medina power station, which they deny, while also reporting Saudi strikes on Sanaa and other Yemeni areas in response. Prophet's Mosque: The Prophet's Mosque is one of Islam's holiest sites located in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The news states that the targeted power distribution station supplies electricity to this mosque. Saudi-led coalition: The Saudi-led coalition is a military alliance formed by Saudi Arabia and other countries to combat the Houthis in Yemen's civil war. In this news, it has publicly accused the Houthis of launching a drone attack on a power station in Medina and cited drone wreckage as evidence of their involvement. • The station supplies electricity to Medina’s Prophet’s Mosque, a major Islamic holy site. • Saudi coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said an investigation, operational data, and drone wreckage identified Houthi involvement. • Houthi officials called the accusation a lie and rejected responsibility. • The reported damage was limited to one transformer; authorities said the wider electricity network remained operational. • The incident raises regional escalation concerns because it involves an attack inside Saudi Arabia attributed to the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. • The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Arab states condemned the reported attack.