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  "id": 16479231,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/saudi-arabia-says-it-intercepted-missiles-and-drones-from-iran-backed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T13:41:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNBC",
    "slug": "cnbc",
    "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/25/saudi-arabia-houthi-missile-drone-interceptions.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Saudi-led military coalition announced on Sunday that it intercepted at least 10 ballistic missiles, two drones, and a cruise missile during attacks by Houthi rebels. According to the Jerusalem Post, the intercepted projectiles were launched towards Riyadh and the southern city of Khamis Mushait. CNBC reports that the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on energy sites and airports. While the Jerusalem Post notes that Saudi authorities did not comment directly on the Houthi statements, Dawn reports that the group launched wide-ranging strikes across southern Saudi Arabia, causing heavy bombardment in areas such as Khamis Mushait.\n\nRiyadh's international airport partially resumed operations on Sunday at two terminals following a two-week closure. The Jerusalem Post reports that Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that the airport remains a military target and advised travelers and staff against using it. Dawn notes that the airport had previously been subject to a wave of strikes, including an attack earlier this month that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.",
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      }
    ]
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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."
}