Saudi Arabia Intercepts Ballistic Missile Attack from Houthi Rebels

Saudi Arabia confirmed that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting of Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the Tehran-backed rebels. The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis said the attempt was intercepted and there were no reports of casualties or damage.

The Houthis earlier claimed they had targeted 'sensitive sites' in Riyadh and facilities of Saudi oil giant Aramco in Yanbu, causing 'massive fires.' However, Saudi authorities did not respond to a request for comment. The Houthis also claimed they attacked with cruise and ballistic missiles as well as drones.

In related news, Iran is waiting for President Donald Trump's response after Tehran conveyed its conditions for ending the war via Qatar. According to Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, the conditions include ending the war on all fronts, releasing assets seized from Iran, and ending the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.