Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi capital Riyadh

The Houthi movement said it launched a ballistic missile targeting Riyadh on Saturday in what would be among the latest in a series of attacks on Saudi Arabia's major cities. Saudi officials confirmed they had intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the capital, with state media reporting damage to fuel storage facilities at King Khalid International Airport.

The strike caused operational disruptions at the airport on Saturday, according to reports. Saudi Arabia's air defense systems are regularly tested by Houthi attacks, which have become increasingly frequent over the past year. The Iran-aligned group has previously claimed responsibility for strikes on airports, oil infrastructure, and other civilian targets across the kingdom.

The Houthis have escalated their cross-border attacks amid ongoing regional tensions linked to the conflict in Yemen. Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting the internationally recognized government against the Houthi-controlled north since 2015. The rebel group has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to strike deep into Saudi territory despite years of airstrikes and military intervention by the coalition.

Details on casualties or the extent of damage to airport infrastructure remained limited. The incident marks the latest in a pattern of Houthi military operations that have tested Saudi air defenses and drawn international concern over regional security.