India, Oct. 25 -- Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated on Saturday, with the group claiming attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports, while Saudi authorities reported falling missile debris in the regions of Mecca and Medina.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group targeted a Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu, the Rabigh oil refinery and several airports, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, airports in Dammam and Najran, and other strategic locations.

Saudi authorities did not directly confirm the alleged attacks on the oil facilities and airports. However, the kingdom's civil defence agency said it had responded to falling debris following the interception of ...