Saudi Arabia confirmed on September 19, 2026, that Yemen's Houthi rebels attempted to attack its capital with a ballistic missile as part of the ongoing conflict linked to the broader Iran war. The incident marks another escalation affecting a critical global shipping corridor.
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Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile AP News
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile.
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Vermont: Houthi rebels tried to attack Saudi Arabia with a ballistic missile It was the first attack targeting Riyadh since the escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemeni government forces backed by the Saudis. #Vermont It was the first attack targeting Riyadh since the escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Yemeni government forces backed by the Saudis.
This seems very not great. A lot of innocent people in Riyadh. abc7ny.com/amp/post/hou... Saudi Arabia confirmed a Riyadh attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels as the Iran war continues. Some residents saw a plume of smoke near the airport.