Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for launching ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu on 2026-09-19, with reports of a fire at Riyadh airport. Saudi Arabia confirmed it intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the capital in what marks the first Houthi strike on Riyadh.
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Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed Saturday that it launched ballistic and cruise missiles and drones at “sensitive” sites in Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu, after Saudi Arabia issued emergency warnings of a “hostile aerial threat.” The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired toward the capital and thwarted attempted attacks on civilian infrastruct
A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.
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Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the Iran-backed rebels opened a new front in the Iran war.
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia continues to intensify. On Saturday morning, a fire broke out near Riyadh's main airport after Houthis said they launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. On the ground in Yemen, Houthi rebels are pushing east in their fight against Saudi-backed government forces. Story by Caroline Baum.
The US cautioned against a rapidly escalating situation in Yemen after Houthi rebels carried out a missile attack on the Saudi capital. In recent weeks, the Iran backed militants have also seized large portions of Yemeni territory following clashes with Saudi-backed government forces. The US is a very close ally to Saudi Arabia. Yet, is visibly unwilling to intervene on its behalf – why? Details a
Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This event is happening amid escalating regional tensions. #MiddleEast #News Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This ev...
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement fired missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia over the weekend, including attacks on Riyadh and nearby airport facilities, as its forces advanced against Saudi-backed government forces inside Yemen. Saudi authorities said air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the capital and other Houthi attacks, while reports described explosions and a fire near
"Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis fired ballistic missiles at the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh and the port city of Yanbu on Saturday, the first time that Riyadh has been attacked since the Houthis abandoned a 2022 truce in July." www.ft.com/content/07fd... US issues new travel warning following first rebel attack on Riyadh since conflict reignited