Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missiles, Four Injured in Riyadh Attack
Updated 3 weeks ago12 new reports, including CBS News, The Straits Times, Times of India and 5 more.
The short version
Saudi Arabia reported a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh that injured four people and damaged 15 homes. The strike also hit an Aramco office in Dhahran, contributing to rising oil prices amid ongoing conflict.
Saudi Arabia said a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh injured four people and damaged 15 homes.10,11 The attack was carried out by Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthi movement.10,11 Saudi Civil Defence reported intercepting two Houthi missiles before they struck Riyadh.11
A missile hit an office building belonging to Saudi oil company Aramco in Dhahran, causing a limited fire.10,11,6,8 The attack is part of a wave of Houthi strikes that also targeted Saudi airports and oil facilities.14,13,5 Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missiles and drones across the kingdom on Tuesday after the rebels struck an airport over the weekend.4
Houthi Supreme Political Council head Mahdi al-Mashat vowed to continue fighting Saudi Arabia in a televised speech.12 The attack has contributed to rising oil prices amid concerns over supply disruptions.7,9 Former U.S. ambassador Michael Ratney discussed the escalating war between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.2
President Trump said he would not take action against Houthis until after the midterms.1
“I affirm to the everyone that the battle that unites us today aims to end the aggression and unjust blockade imposed on our Yemeni people for twelve years, reclaim our national wealth, and expel every occupier from our land”
Why it matters
The Houthis are an Iran-backed rebel group in Yemen that has been fighting the Saudi-led coalition since 2014.3
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's capital and Dhahran hosts the headquarters of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company.10,11
Saudi Arabia has launched airstrikes on Houthi-held Yemen in response to attacks on its infrastructure.3
The United States has been involved diplomatically, with former ambassador Michael Ratney advising on defense matters.2
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12 new reports, including CBS News, The Straits Times, Times of India and 5 more.
Headline: Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missiles, Four Injured in Riyadh Attack
Added Saudi Arabia reported a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh that injured four people and damaged 15 homes.
Added The strike also hit an Aramco office in Dhahran, contributing to rising oil prices amid ongoing conflict.
Removed Houthis fired missiles into Saudi Arabia, injuring four people and damaging homes in Riyadh and Dhahran.
Removed The attacks were intercepted by Saudi forces and sparked international condemnation.
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