Saudi air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed a missile and drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia near Riyadh, according to the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen. The attack occurred early Saturday, with two drones targeting the Riyadh area neutralized by defenses. A ballistic missile was also intercepted, as confirmed by Coalition Forces spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki in a subsequent post. The Houthi group, supported by Iran, has been accused of launching multiple attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The United Nations and Yemen’s internationally recognized government have called for an end to Houthi attacks, urging them to cease hostilities. Meanwhile, Saudi and Pakistani defense officials are discussing responses to the ongoing threats. Iran’s foreign minister has emphasized that the decision to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz rests with the United States. The situation remains tense as regional tensions continue to escalate.
