Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Targeting Riyadh Amid Rising Tensions

Just now September 20, 2026 1 min read 📰 Al Jazeera

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The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh, marking the first alert in the city amid rising tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict in Yemen and its implications for regional stability. Iran's support for the Houthis complicates the situation further.

This was the first time an alert was sounded in Riyadh since an escalation between the Houthis in Yemen and the Saudis.

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🏢 Houthis 100 👤 Houthi 100 📍 Yemen 83 👤 Saudi-led coalition 75 👤 Saudi coalition 75 👤 Riyadh 👤 Abdul Malik al-Houthi 📌 Escalation

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