Saudi forces say intercepted two Houthi missiles targeting Yanbu, Taif

Saudi-led coalition forces reported on Saturday that they had successfully intercepted two Houthi missiles aimed at the cities of Taif and Yanbu in the west of the kingdom. The warning of potential danger for several western regions, including Taif and Yanbu, as well as Mecca, the home of Islam's holiest site, and Yanbu, was issued by Riyadh's civil defense agency and was subsequently lifted minutes later.

Residents were advised to take shelter in the nearest safe location and were also advised against sharing images or information related to countering missiles and drones. The Houthis have been launching repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and airports in recent weeks as part of Yemen's ongoing civil war. Yanbu, a key oil export hub on the Red Sea coast, has allowed Riyadh to circumvent Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for much of its crude exports.

Earlier this month, an attack on Riyadh airport resulted in 13 deaths and numerous injuries. Saudi Arabia has been leading a military coalition in Yemen since 2015, aiming to restore the internationally recognized government and end the conflict that has left the country in a severe humanitarian crisis.