Houthis Fire Six Ballistic Missiles at Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's military intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Thursday, according to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. The Houthis claimed they had carried out attacks on a 'sensitive target' in the capital Riyadh and on Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu.

The Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group used ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones in the two operations, adding that they had achieved their objectives. However, there was no immediate confirmation from Saudi Arabia of an attack on Riyadh.

The escalation threatens Saudi Arabia's ability to export oil through the Red Sea at a time when the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted and the kingdom's East-West pipeline is only now resuming operations after drone strikes earlier this month.