Saudi Arabia says Yemen's Houthis attempted to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile.
Saudi Arabia says Yemen's Houthis attempted to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile.
OriginalSourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityPublished06:25 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityPublished06:25 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with ballistic missile”
Saudi confirms Houthis tried to attack Riyadh with ballistic missile
Key points
- Saudi-led coalition confirmed Houthis attempted to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile.
- The attack on Riyadh was the first targeting of the capital since escalations began.
- Interceptions reportedly thwarted attacks on Yanbu, Taif, Baysh and Farasan with no casualties.
- Houthis claimed targeting 'sensitive sites' and Aramco facilities, claims unverified by AP.
- US ally involvement noted; Saudi regions faced ongoing Yemen conflict amid red lines.
Other reports
- SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPRSourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
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Saudi Arabia says Yemen's Houthis attempted to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile.