‘Confront All Threats…’ Saudi Arabia Warns Amid Houthi Attacks, Shuts Riyadh Schools | FP Video

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Saudi Arabia has announced a last-minute decision to shift schools in Riyadh to remote learning for a week, amid rising Houthi attacks targeting the kingdom. Parents across Riyadh reportedly received emails from schools about the move. Saudi authorities did not publicly state the reason for the decision. The announcement comes after the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted drones and ballistic missiles on September 26 and accused the Houthis of targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. The move also follows Saudi warnings at the UNGA, where the kingdom urged the international community to take Gulf security seriously and defend freedom of navigation. With the Iran war disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi attacks affecting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, both vital routes for global oil and gas shipments, concerns over regional security and trade remain high. In this video, Firstpost explains what happened, why Saudi Arabia has taken the decision, how the latest Houthi at

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