# Houthis attempt Riyadh missile strike as Iran war intensifies

> Houthis launched ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, in new Iran war escalation
- Title: Houthis attempt Riyadh missile strike as Iran war intensifies
- Summary: Houthis launched ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, in new Iran war escalation Houthi rebels tried to attack Saudi Arabia's capital…
- Keywords: breaking, saudi arabia, yemen, houthi rebels, riyadh, ballistic missile, iran war, saudi-led coalition, aramco, red sea, yemeni rebels, sanaa
- Source: ABC7 Chicago — https://abc7chicago.com/post/houthis-attack-saudi-arabia-capital-yemens-houthi-rebels-attempted-riyadh-ballistic-missile-iran-war-continues/19852337
- Published: 2026-09-20T15:55:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, saudi arabia, yemen, houthi rebels, riyadh, ballistic missile, iran war, saudi-led coalition, aramco, red sea, yemeni rebels, sanaa
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Houthi rebels tried to attack Saudi Arabia's capital with missile as Iran conflict expands