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U.S. fears rapid escalation in West Asia after Houthis attack Riyadh

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What happened

The Riyadh-led coalition confirmed on September 19, 2026 evening on X that a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards the capital was "successfully intercepted and destroyed"…

Key facts

  • The Riyadh-led coalition confirmed on September 19, 2026 evening on X that a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards the capital was "successfully intercepted and destroyed"…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:26:29 UTC.

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

  2. Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for talks; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack

  3. Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi Arabia's capital after smoke seen rising near airport

  4. Watch: Smoke over Riyadh airport after Houthi's major attack on Saudi Arabia

  5. Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital

  6. U.S. fears rapid escalation in West Asia after Houthis attack Riyadh

  7. Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia

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Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the Iran-backed rebels opened a new front in the Iran war.

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