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Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Attack on Saudi Capital
BBC · 6 days ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they launched drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Riyadh and energy infrastructure on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Riyadh and energy infrastructure along Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast.
- Saudi officials confirmed intercepting a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh on Saturday.
- Thick black smoke rose from fuel storage tanks near an international airport on the outskirts of Riyadh, causing brief flight disruptions.
- Air raid sirens were heard in Riyadh for the first time since July.
- The U.S. State Department urged Americans in the Middle East to exercise caution and prepare for potential travel disruptions.
- A Saudi-led coalition spokesperson stated that air defense systems thwarted attempts to target civilians in Bishah, Taif, Jazan, and Yanbu.
- Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea stated that ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used to attack sensitive locations in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu in retaliation for coalition actions in Sanaa.
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