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Houthis attempt Riyadh missile strike as Iran war intensifies
Houthis launched ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, in new Iran war escalation
In brief
Houthis launched ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, in new Iran war escalation Houthi rebels tried to attack Saudi Arabia's capital with missile as Iran conflict expands Originally reported by ABC7 Chicago.
Houthis target Riyadh
Yemen's Houthi rebels attempted to strike Riyadh with a ballistic missile and drone, marking the first such attack since fighting escalated in July.
“Houthis claimed they targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, causing massive fires”
Saudi-led coalition confirms
Saudi Arabia confirmed Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, intercepted by coalition forces.
Houthi claims and denial
Houthis claimed they attacked sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities, but Saudi Arabia denied the claims of damage.
Mecca security threat
Saudi Arabia warned of drone attack on Mecca, calling it a 'red line' for Islamic holy site security.
Regional military support
Saudi Arabia requested air defense support from France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt due to low missile interceptors.
The main idea
Houthi rebels tried to attack Saudi Arabia's capital with missile as Iran conflict expands
