A Houthi militia launched two ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh’s financial district on Sunday, damaging a Saudi Aramco building, according to multiple reports. The attack, which occurred in the King Abdullah Financial District, caused structural damage but no casualties, according to Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry. Witnesses reported shattered windows across several floors of the Aramco Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the capital.
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted the missiles before they could strike their intended targets, according to Al Jazeera. The Houthi attacks followed a pattern of escalating tensions in the region, with the group previously targeting Saudi infrastructure. The Saudi government, along with allies Qatar and Bahrain, condemned the attacks as violations of international law and threats to regional stability.
Qatar, Bahrain, and Syria issued joint statements criticizing the Houthi actions, emphasizing the importance of Saudi security for regional stability. Bahrain specifically called for United Nations intervention to address the ongoing attacks. The Houthi militia, which has been engaged in a prolonged conflict with Saudi Arabia and its allies in Yemen, continues to challenge the Saudi-led coalition’s presence in the region.
The incident highlights the persistent threat posed by the Houthi group, which has been accused of launching numerous attacks on Saudi territory. The Saudi-led coalition has been conducting military operations in Yemen since 2015, aiming to counter Houthi advances and restore government control. The recent missile attack underscores the volatility of the situation and the continued risk of cross-border conflict.
