Arab Coalition destroys Houthi drones, explosive-laden boats‏

The Saudi-led Arab coalition battling Yemen’s Houthi militias has destroyed two explosive-laden boats that the Iran-backed group planned to use in an “imminent” attack launched from the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Saudi state media reported on Sunday.

The coalition in separate statements also said it intercepted and destroyed three armed drones launched towards southern Saudi Arabia, including the city of Khamis Mushait.

The Houthis have kept up missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia even after Riyadh last week presented a new peace initiative.

US Special Envoy Tim Lenderking on Thursday returned to the region to push for the initiative, which includes a nationwide ceasefire.

The Houthis want the coalition to fully lift its sea and air blockade on areas the group controls.

They are seen by analysts as carrying out Iran’s agenda in the Gulf region.