Houthi Rebels Launch Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia

The conflict in West Asia escalated as Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis confirmed that a ballistic missile was intercepted after targeting Riyadh, marking the first attack on the capital since the recent escalation.

The coalition also stated that the Houthis attempted to target civilian infrastructure in several locations, including the Red Sea port city of Yanbu and Taif, Baysh, and Farasan. However, these attempts were thwarted, with no further details provided by the coalition.

In a separate statement, the Houthis claimed that they had targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco in Yanbu, causing massive fires. The claims made by the Houthis remain unsubstantiated, as they have yet to provide any evidence to support their assertions.