A top religious official has called on Saudi Arabia's troops to be ready to sacrifice their lives in the fight against the Iran-backed Yemeni group the Houthis.

Preliminary data suggests that changes in the border, diplomatic and humanitarian situation will play a role in determining the future course of this event.

The impact of the incident is being monitored in the context of regional security, diplomacy and international relations.

New aspects of the situation may be evident in the subsequent reactions of the concerned countries and international organizations.