Saudi confirms Houthi missile attack on Riyadh

Filed 2026-09-20 05:00 · 3 publisher pages · upstream origin unresolved

Saudi Arabia confirmed a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh, the first such strike since the escalation of conflict with Iran-backed rebels. The attack was intercepted, with no casualties or damage reported.

The attack occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2026, and was intercepted by Saudi air defenses. The Houthis claimed they targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, but the attacks were thwarted.

The incident has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region, with Saudi Arabia running low on missile interceptors and seeking air defense support from France, Britain, Pakistan, and Egypt. The conflict has also increased pressure on global markets, particularly affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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bbc — Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles · 2026-09-19
the-hindu — Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with ballistic missile · 2026-09-19
npr — Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital · 2026-09-20

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