Conflict · Sanaa, Yemen · November 12, 2026

Fighting intensifies in Yemen; Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drone

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 11:41 PM ET

The WHO said more than 320,000 people have been displaced in Yemen fighting since August 1. The Houthis denied targeting Mecca after Saudi Arabia said debris from intercepted ballistic missiles fell in the Mecca region. A drone was intercepted over Riyadh. Dublin-bound US soccer team withdrew from the U-17 World Cup in Qatar over safety.

Why it matters

Escalation puts civilians and holy sites at risk.

Background

The Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition have fought for years.

The story so far

1. Oct 18Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
2. Oct 20Turkey moves to ratify mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
3. Oct 21Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia sign Badr defense pact
4. Oct 27Mecca pact officials meet Iranian leaders in Tehran
5. Nov 5Turkey ratifies Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
6. Nov 12Fighting intensifies in Yemen; Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drone

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 11, 11:41 PM ET
• Middle East Eye ↗Nov 12, 12:32 AM ET
• ANSA ↗Nov 12, 1:35 AM ET

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