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Iran war live: Saudi downs Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile over Riyadh as rebels warn city airport is unsafe military target.
Saudi Arabia’s military coalition intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, according to reporting from Al Jazeera. The event is described as a Houthi launch intercepted over the capital, with rebels reportedly warning that the city’s airport is an unsafe military target.
The news item centers on the interception occurring near Riyadh, implying the missile posed a threat to the area around the capital. It does not provide details about the missile type, propulsion, or warhead, nor does it specify the outcome beyond the interception.
Al Jazeera’s coverage characterizes the incident as part of ongoing hostilities in the region, highlighting tensions between the Houthi movement and coalition forces. The report emphasizes the warning issued by the rebels regarding the safety of Riyadh’s airport as a military target.
No dates, locations beyond Riyadh, or casualty figures are provided in the supplied material. The brief mentions an interception by the Saudi coalition but does not offer further verification, outcomes, or subsequent developments.