# Saudi Arabia Confirms Houthi Missile Attack

> Saudi Arabia says Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting since Iran war escalation.
- Title: Saudi Arabia Confirms Houthi Missile Attack · Seattletimes
- Summary: Saudi Arabia says Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting since Iran war escalation. Saudi Arabia confirmed…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/saudi-arabia-issues-alerts-across-the-country-for-aerial-threat-and-other-mideast-developments
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- Topics: breaking, saudi arabia, houthi rebels, riyadh, ballistic missile, iran war, middle east, mideast developments, saudi capital, yemen, iran, qatar
## Saudi Arabia confirms Houthi missile attack
Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first targeting since Iran war escalation.
## Houthis claimed attacks on sensitive sites
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## Iran sends US conditions for war end
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## US renews Mideast travel alert
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## Iran executes man accused of spying
Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad, who shared classified information on sensitive military sites in Isfahan province.
## US military claims oil flow through Hormuz
US Central Command said 1 billion barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz over two months, with Iran exporting zero barrels due to US blockade.
## Israeli strikes kill 3 men in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed three men in Gaza City and Jabaliya refugee camp, with the military claiming they targeted military operatives.
## Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after two soldiers were wounded by an explosive device in an area occupied by Israeli troops.
## Iran and Pakistan discuss shipping safety
Pakistan’s foreign minister discussed uninterrupted energy supplies and safe passage for commercial ships with Iran’s foreign minister during a phone call.
## Iran charges race organizers for women running
Iran charged race organizers after women ran without headscarves, violating Islamic Sharia rules that require hair covering.
## Turkey suggests military support for Saudis
Turkey suggested it could provide military support to Saudi Arabia under a recently signed defense pact, citing serious attacks on Saudi territorial integrity.
## Kids return to school in Gaza
Over 280,000 children in Gaza attend school in tents and damaged classrooms, with some having no desks.
## Key takeaway

Saudi Arabia confirmed Houthi rebels attempted to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, intercepting it and causing no casualties.