Conflict & Security
Saudi says Houthi missile intercepted in Eastern Province
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Thursday that its air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired toward Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki wrote on X that the missile was launched by the Houthi militia. The coalition did not report casualties, damage or the exact location of the interception.
Saudi Arabia has faced repeated attacks this month, including a strike on Riyadh's international airport that was the kingdom's deadliest in years.
The Houthis said this week they had targeted the Ras Tanura refinery in the oil-rich Eastern Province with a ballistic missile. Tehran denied involvement in Houthi attacks after Saudi Arabia accused Iran of encouraging the group's escalation against the kingdom.
Fighting in Yemen reignited in July after an uneasy four-year truce, months into the US-Iran conflict that has deepened the wider regional crisis.
Update
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki posted the announcement on X.
The Houthis said this week they had targeted the Ras Tanura refinery in the Eastern Province with a ballistic missile.
Tehran denied involvement after Saudi Arabia accused Iran of encouraging the Houthis' escalation.
Source note: AFP news report published on 29 October 2026 at 01:30:30 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The coalition statement did not report casualties, damage or the exact interception location.
The supplied information does not include independent confirmation of the missile launch, interception or responsibility.
Source
AFP news report published on .