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Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh

This was the first time an alert was sounded in Riyadh since an escalation between the Houthis in Yemen and the Saudis.

Jordan s government issued a strong condemnation on Monday following a Houthi missile attack on the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The attack was swiftly intercepted and neutralized by Saudi air defenses. The Jordanian government vehemently denounced the Houthi militia's targeting of Riyadh with a ballistic missile, describing the act as an affront to Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and stability, and a clear breach of international law and the United Nations' foundational principles.

In a statement, Jordan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ambassador Fouad Al-Majali, reaffirmed the Kingdom's unyielding solidarity with Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the Jordanian government's unwavering support for all measures the Saudi leadership takes to safeguard its national security, territorial integrity, and the well-being of its citizens and residents.

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