1931 Saudi–Yemeni border skirmish

1931 Saudi–Yemeni border skirmish

Map of Yemen's northwestern border. 'Aru is highlighted by a circle.
DateEarly 1931
Location
'Aru, near the Saudi Arabia–Yemen border.
16°53′54″N 43°10′25″E / 16.8982°N 43.1736°E / 16.8982; 43.1736
Result
Belligerents
Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd Kingdom of Yemen

Early in the year 1931, the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd, ruled by the House of Saud, engaged in an ill-documented border skirmish against the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen.

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