Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones
The Saudi-led military coalition intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched by Yemen's Houthi movement toward targets including Riyadh, Khamis Mushait, and Taif. The Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for attacks on Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. These aerial strikes follow a series of escalating attacks that intensified after the Houthis declared a naval blockade in July. Saudi King Salman condemned the targeting of Mecca, while oil prices climbed to a one-week high following the barrage.
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- ✓ The Saudi-led coalition stated it intercepted ballistic missiles and drones launched by the Houthis toward targets including Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
- ✓ The Houthis claimed responsibility for launching attacks against Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
- ✓ Saudi Arabia's King Salman condemned the targeting of Mecca by the Houthis.
What changed
The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a fresh barrage of ballistic missiles and drones targeting multiple locations across the kingdom.
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Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missiles and Drones
The Saudi-led military coalition intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched by Yemen's Houthi movement toward targets including Riyadh, Khamis Mushait, and Taif. The Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for attacks on Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. These aerial strikes follow a series of escalating attacks that intensified after the Houthis declared a naval blockade in July. Saudi King Salman condemned the targeting of Mecca, while oil prices climbed to a one-week high following the barrage.
Why it matters
The recent wave of strikes marks a significant escalation in regional hostilities after renewed fighting shattered a long-standing truce. The attacks occurred shortly after military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey convened in Riyadh to review shared security threats. France has also pledged support to defend key oil infrastructure along the Red Sea.
What is confirmed
- The Saudi-led coalition stated it intercepted ballistic missiles and drones launched by the Houthis toward targets including Riyadh and Khamis Mushait.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for launching attacks against Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
- Saudi Arabia's King Salman condemned the targeting of Mecca by the Houthis.
Still unconfirmed
- Saudi airstrikes targeted western Yemen following the averted Houthi attacks.
What to watch next
- Further coalition retaliatory strikes in Yemen.
- Additional diplomatic or defensive deployments by international allies protecting Red Sea oil routes.
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (26)
- Al Jazeera — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthis
- The New York Times — Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Missiles Targeting Kingdom, Official Says
- Al Jazeera — Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
- Fox News — Saudi foreign minister warns Houthi threat goes global as Trump holds fire
- Reuters — Houthis say they attacked Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu
- The Guardian — Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week high
- France 24 — Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port
- www.theguardian.com — Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week high
- reuters.com — Saudi says it intercepted 2 drones launched by Houthis towards Riyadh
- The Jerusalem Post — Yemen's Houthis claim to have launched missiles, drones at Riyadh, Aramco facilities in Yanbu
- Bloomberg.com — Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Ceasefire Proposal, WSJ Reports
- Haaretz — Reports: Saudi strikes target west Yemen after earlier Houthi attacks averted
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