Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missile targeting Riyadh

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Riyadh threat alert lifted after reported Houthi missile launch

A Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh on Monday, October 12, amid an escalation in attacks on Saudi infrastructure.

The coalition announced the interception in a post on X, saying a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi group towards the Saudi capital had been destroyed.

Saudi Civil Defense had earlier issued a brief warning over a potential hostile threat in Riyadh before announcing that the danger had passed, according to reports.

No immediate details were provided about the missile’s intended target or whether the incident caused casualties or damage.

The reported interception comes as Saudi Arabia faces renewed missile and drone attacks attributed to the Houthis, including strikes targeting airports and oil facilities.

Attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over two days reportedly forced a temporary suspension of operations, adding to concerns over the widening regional conflict.

The latest developments come amid an escalating confrontation involving the United States and Iran, with hostilities spreading across the region.

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