Houthi forces claimed a missile attack on sensitive sites in Saudi Arabia's capital on September 19-20, 2026, killing hundreds and displacing over 110,000 people in recent fighting. The United States warned that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could escalate rapidly.
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The United States warned on Sept. 19 and 20 that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces could escalate rapidly after a missile attack targeted Riyadh, the Saudi capital, for the first time since Yemen’s conflict resumed. Saudi authorities said they intercepted a ballistic missile headed toward Riyadh, while Houthi officials claimed missile and drone strikes on sensitive sites
Houthi military spokesman says group targeted ‘sensitive’ sites in Saudi capital
A recent Houthi offensive seized swathes of Yemeni territory, left hundreds dead and displaced more than 110,000 people.