WorldPingOn Saturday, Houthi rebels executed a large-scale offensive against Saudi Arabia, causing tremors in the capital, Riyadh, where explosions reverberated.
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WorldPingYemen's Iran-backed Houthis have claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive" sites in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh - hours after flames and smoke were seen near the city's main airport.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky News
WorldPingThe 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"…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingSaudi 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.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
Video footage showed a large plume of black smoke rising from an area near Riyadh’s international airport.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Washington Post
WorldPingFlames and plumes of smoke were seen rising near Riyadh airport this afternoon with flights cancelled and delayed. This as fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has killed 48 people in recent hours.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of the US naval blockade.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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