Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile
CAIRO (AP) -- Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that the Houthi rebels in Yemen attempted to launch a ballistic missile at Riyadh, the country's capital, marking the first such attack since the conflict escalated with Iran-backed rebels. The Saudi-led coalition, which is fighting the Houthis, stated that their attempt was intercepted. Some residents in Riyadh reportedly heard an explosion, while others saw smoke near the airport, but there were no reports of casualties or damage.
The coalition also claimed that the Houthis targeted civilian infrastructure in Yanbu, a Red Sea port city where a crucial Saudi pipeline ends, and in Taif, Baysh, and Farasan, but these attacks were also thwarted. The Houthi group had earlier claimed responsibility for targeting sensitive sites in Riyadh and facilities of Saudi oil giant Aramco in Yanbu, causing massive fires, but the accuracy of these claims remains unverified.
The conflict has heightened tensions in a region that is already dealing with significant geopolitical pressures.
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