Iran live updates: Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport, Saudis report interception
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed a new attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, alongside strikes on other Saudi sites including an oil refinery. The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting incoming ballistic missiles and drones over the kingdom, causing explosions to echo across Riyadh. Operations at Riyadh's airport resumed after temporary suspensions and flight cancellations triggered by the aerial threat alerts. The cross-border strikes escalate regional security concerns following recent talks between Iran and Mecca pact countries in Tehran.
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- ✓ Yemen's Houthis claimed drone and missile strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid airport, an Aramco refinery, and military sites across Saudi Arabia.
- ✓ The Saudi-led military coalition reported intercepting ballistic missiles and drones fired toward Riyadh.
- ✓ Operations at Riyadh's international airport resumed after temporary disruptions caused by the aerial threat alerts.
- ✓ Aramco contained a fire near the Ras Tanura oil hub following an attack.
What changed
Yemen's Houthi group claimed a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes targeting Riyadh airport and other Saudi infrastructure, while the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting the incoming projectiles.
Live updates
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Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Riyadh Airport
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed a new attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, alongside strikes on other Saudi sites including an oil refinery. The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting incoming ballistic missiles and drones over the kingdom, causing explosions to echo across Riyadh. Operations at Riyadh's airport resumed after temporary suspensions and flight cancellations triggered by the aerial threat alerts. The cross-border strikes escalate regional security concerns following recent talks between Iran and Mecca pact countries in Tehran.
Why it matters
The escalation highlights persistent security vulnerabilities for Saudi critical infrastructure despite diplomatic engagement involving regional powers. Houthi forces have repeatedly targeted civilian airports, oil facilities, and government sites using drones and ballistic missiles. In response, the Saudi-led military coalition has conducted retaliatory strikes against Houthi missile launchers and storage facilities in Yemen.
What is confirmed
- Yemen's Houthis claimed drone and missile strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid airport, an Aramco refinery, and military sites across Saudi Arabia.
- The Saudi-led military coalition reported intercepting ballistic missiles and drones fired toward Riyadh.
- Operations at Riyadh's international airport resumed after temporary disruptions caused by the aerial threat alerts.
- Aramco contained a fire near the Ras Tanura oil hub following an attack.
- One person was injured in Riyadh after Saudi air defenses shot down Houthi missiles.
Still unconfirmed
- The Houthis claimed a direct hit targeting the Saudi ministry with a ballistic missile.
What to watch next
- Further announcements from the Saudi-led coalition regarding retaliatory military operations against Houthi missile facilities.
- Official casualty or damage reports from Saudi authorities regarding the targeted infrastructure.
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- www.aljazeera.com — Houthis | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
- abcnews.com — ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- www.wionews.com — Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh airport, Aramco refinery and ...
- www.republicworld.com — Houthis Claim They Hit Riyadh Airport And Aramco Sites Hours After Saudis Say They Shot Down Missiles | Republic World
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Iran live updates: Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport, Saudis report interception
- Al Jazeera — Saudi-led coalition says it downed Houthi missiles and drones
- Reuters — Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery with missile
- Bloomberg.com — Aramco Contains Fire Near Ras Tanura Oil Hub After Attack
- NDTV — "Direct Hit": Houthis' Claim Targeted Saudi Ministry With Ballistic Missile
- AP News — Explosions heard over Riyadh as Saudi authorities say Houthi missiles downed, and other Mideast news
- www.france24.com — Saudi coalition says struck Houthi missile facilities after ...
- www.timesnownews.com — Saudi Arabia Reopens Riyadh Airport, Houthis Vow More Strikes ...
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