Houthis Claim Large-Scale Missile and Drone Attack on Saudi Air Base, Seize Red Sea Islands

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group claimed a major ballistic missile and drone attack on King Khalid Air Base in southern Saudi Arabia on Monday, stating it targeted military infrastructure and caused significant damage. Concurrently, the Houthis reported expanding their control over strategic islands along the Red Sea shipping route, including the Hanish Islands, following withdrawals by government forces.