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Saudi-led coalition says defence intercepted Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
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This view focuses on Saudi-led coalition says defence intercepted Houthi missile fired at Riyadh. It also highlights Houthis claim attacks on Riyadh, Yanbu as Saudi tensions escalate.
STORY TIMELINEHow the coverage developed
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How the coverage developed
KSA: Saudi Arabia says ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh intercepted
Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)
Houthi Attack on Riyadh: Smoke at King Khalid
migflug.com
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missile targeting Riyadh
The Filipino Times
Houthi Missile Reaches Riyadh as Aramco Depot Burns at King Khalid Airport
The Eastern Herald
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Saudi-led coalition says defence intercepted Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
Quick source take
Al Jazeera reports that the Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthi movement at Riyadh, along with thwarted attacks on other cities. The coalition spokesperson accused the Houthis of targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, while Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the group attacked sensitive sites in Riyadh and an Aramco facility in Yanbu using drones and missiles. Additionally, international bodies condemned the attacks, and the United States responded with travel alerts amid escalating regional tensions.
Houthis claim attacks on Riyadh, Yanbu as Saudi tensions escalate
Quick source take
Telangana Today reports that Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for large-scale drone and missile attacks targeting Riyadh and an oil facility in Yanbu. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea stated the operations were successful and retaliatory against Saudi airstrikes. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition confirmed that its air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile targeting Riyadh and thwarted attacks on other areas, vowing appropriate measures to deter further aggression amid a broader escalation in the ongoing conflict.
US warns of Middle East escalation amid Saudi-Houthi tensions
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The Siasat Daily reports that the United States has warned of potential rapid escalation in the Middle East following Houthi attacks on Saudi targets in Riyadh and Yanbu. The State Department issued security alerts urging vigilance, while reports emerged that Washington is weighing a large-scale military operation against the Houthis. President Donald Trump also cut short a weekend stay at Camp David to return to the White House as officials reviewed potential options in response to the regional developments.
Houthi Attack On Riyadh Disrupts Air Travel Across West Asia; Etihad Cancels Delhi-Abu Dhabi Flight, Leaving…
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The Sunday Guardian reports that air travel across West Asia faced disruptions following a Houthi missile attack targeting Riyadh, which caused smoke near King Khalid International Airport and led to high disruption levels. The article details the interception of the ballistic missile by Saudi air defenses, according to coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki. It also notes a separate technical incident involving an Etihad Airways flight from Delhi to Abu Dhabi, which resulted in flight cancellation and left passengers stranded.