Saudi says it intercepted two drones launched by Houthis towards Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted two drones launched by Houthi rebels toward Riyadh. This incident occurs amidst ongoing regional tensions and disruptions to Red Sea shipping routes.
Why it matters
The escalation of drone attacks in the Middle East threatens regional stability and global energy supply chains.
Yemen’s Saudi-led coalition said early on Saturday (September 26, 2026) it had intercepted two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthis towards the Saudi capital Riyadh.
The coalition posted on X that it was monitoring missile threat and drones launched at the Kingdom without providing further details.
The Saudi civil defence had sent alerts overnight for Khamis Mushait and Abha but not for the capital.
The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and much of the north, have been launching attacks against Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.
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