UN Security Council backs Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect its security

The UN Security Council has expressed support for Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect its security against Houthi attacks, according to Dr. Saeed Al-Qadi, a political analyst.

On Saturday, Houthi rebels attempted to attack Riyadh, the Saudi capital, with a ballistic missile, which was intercepted by Saudi air defenses. The missile was the first to target Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the Iran-backed rebels. Residents in Riyadh reported hearing an explosion and seeing a plume of smoke near the airport, but there were no reports of casualties or damage.

The Houthis claimed to have targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and facilities of Saudi oil giant Aramco in Yanbu, causing massive fires, but Aramco did not respond to a request for comment. The attempted attack caused disruptions to air travel in the region, including flight delays and cancellations.

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