{
  "id": 16318398,
  "title": "Saudi forces say intercepted two Houthi missiles targeting Yanbu, Taif",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/saudi-forces-say-intercepted-two-houthi-missiles-targeting-yanbu-taif",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T11:13:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445753/saudi-forces-say-intercepted-two-houthi-missiles-targeting-yanbu-taif"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen announced on Saturday that it had intercepted two missiles fired by the Houthis towards Taif and Yanbu, in the kingdom’s west. It came shortly after Riyadh’s civil defence agency broadcast warnings of “potential danger” for four western regions, including Taif and Yanbu as well Makkah, home to Islam’s holiest city, and Yanbu. The alerts were all…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Houthi attacks on Saudi airports part of criminal pattern, Yemeni analyst says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-airports-part-of-criminal-pattern-yemeni",
        "published": "2026-10-23T07:36:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Air defenses intercept Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Taif, Yanbu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/air-defenses-intercept-houthi-ballistic-missiles-targeting-taif-yanbu",
        "published": "2026-10-24T12:42:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Saudi cities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-intercepted-houthi-ballistic-missiles",
        "published": "2026-10-24T12:55:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}