Saudi Arabia says air defences intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh
The kingdom confirmed Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile at the capital, marking the first such strike on Riyadh since fighting escalated.
Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen's Houthi rebels attempted to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, according to state announcements. The Houthis had earlier claimed they targeted "sensitive sites" in Saudi Arabia.
The interception marks an escalation in cross-border tensions between the kingdom and the Iranian-aligned Houthi movement, which has previously targeted infrastructure in Saudi Arabia with drones and missiles.
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- Saudi Arabia says air defences intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh — France 24 — English
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