Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile near Riyadh, preventing potential damage to the capital. The incident marks the first air raid alert in Riyadh since July, as tensions escalate between the Saudi-led coalition and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
The Houthi group claimed to have launched missiles and drones at Saudi targets, including an Aramco facility in Yanbu, while Saudi forces reported no casualties or damage. Both sides have accused each other of escalating attacks, with Houthis alleging Saudi strikes in Yemen.
International actors, including Jordan, the UN, and the GCC, condemned the attacks, highlighting the threat to regional stability. The incident underscores ongoing conflict in Yemen, with renewed clashes in multiple provinces and over 100,000 people displaced in recent weeks.
Houthis and Saudi forces continue to clash in Yemen, with both sides reporting casualties. The conflict has intensified since July, with the Houthis seizing territory and launching attacks on Saudi infrastructure, while Saudi forces claim to have thwarted Houthi infiltration attempts.