Saudi Intercepts Houthi Drones Missiles
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CAIRO, Sept 26 - Yemen's Saudi-led coalition said early on Saturday it had intercepted two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthis towards the Saudi capital Riyadh.
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The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and much of the north, have been launching attacks against Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.
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Saudi Arabia reported intercepting two drones launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh early Saturday. The Saudi-led coalition monitoring missile threats did not provide additional details beyond confirming the interception. This comes amid ongoing attacks by the Houthis since July, which have targeted various parts of Saudi Arabia including cities and energy infrastructure, impacting global oil supplies through the…
Saudi says it intercepted 2 drones launched by Houthis towards Riyadh →On September 26, 2026, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting two drones launched by Houthi rebels targeting Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition warned of ongoing missile threats but did not provide additional specifics. These attacks are part of a series initiated by the Houthis after declaring a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in July, which includes strikes on cities and energy infrastructure within Saudi territory…
Saudi says it intercepted two drones launched by Houthis towards Riyadh →A Saudi-led coalition announced on Saturday that it had intercepted two drones and two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi rebels towards Saudi Arabia. Colonel Turki Al-Maliki confirmed that air defenses shot down the drones targeting Riyadh and the missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait. The Houthis have been increasing their attacks since declaring a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July, leading to ongoing tensions…
Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi drones and missiles bound for Saudi Arabia →Saudi Arabia reported intercepting another missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday morning; the missile was aimed at the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left New York following his participation in the United Nations General Assembly, where indirect talks with the U.S. took place regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of…
Saudi Arabia says it intercepts another Houthi-launched missile, and other Mideast developments →The Saudi-led coalition announced on Saturday that it had intercepted two drones and two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The attacks targeted Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, the latter of which houses a military base. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, criticized these actions as violations of Saudi sovereignty and threats to regional stability.
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- 26 Sep
CAIRO, Sept 26 - Yemen's Saudi-led coalition said early on Saturday it had intercepted two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthis towards the Saudi capital Riyadh.
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27 Sep Missiles fired at Riyadh, intercepted by coalitionThe Saudi-led coalition announced on Saturday that it had intercepted two drones and two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The attacks targeted Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, the latter of which houses a military base. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, criticized these actions as violations of Saudi sovereignty and threats to regional stability.Dawn
26 Sep Saudi Arabia says it intercepts another Houthi-launched missile, and other Mideast developmentsSaudi Arabia reported intercepting another missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday morning; the missile was aimed at the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left New York following his participation in the United Nations General Assembly, where indirect talks with the U.S. took place regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of…The Independent
26 Sep Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi drones and missiles bound for Saudi ArabiaA Saudi-led coalition announced on Saturday that it had intercepted two drones and two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi rebels towards Saudi Arabia. Colonel Turki Al-Maliki confirmed that air defenses shot down the drones targeting Riyadh and the missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait. The Houthis have been increasing their attacks since declaring a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July, leading to ongoing tensions…Euronews- 26 Sep Saudi says it intercepted two drones launched by Houthis towards RiyadhOn September 26, 2026, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting two drones launched by Houthi rebels targeting Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition warned of ongoing missile threats but did not provide additional specifics. These attacks are part of a series initiated by the Houthis after declaring a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in July, which includes strikes on cities and energy infrastructure within Saudi territory…The Hindu
- 26 Sep Saudi says it intercepted 2 drones launched by Houthis towards RiyadhSaudi Arabia reported intercepting two drones launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh early Saturday. The Saudi-led coalition monitoring missile threats did not provide additional details beyond confirming the interception. This comes amid ongoing attacks by the Houthis since July, which have targeted various parts of Saudi Arabia including cities and energy infrastructure, impacting global oil supplies through the…The Straits Times
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