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Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with ballistic missile

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What happened

The statement by the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis came long after the dawn attempt, which the coalition said was intercepted…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:19:40 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Saudi Arabia says air defences intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

  2. Houthis claim attacks on ‘sensitive sites’ in Saudi Arabian capital

  3. Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh

  4. Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with ballistic missile

  5. Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM

  6. Saudi Arabia claims Houthis tried to attack its capital Riyadh with missiles

  7. Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

Sources

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