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Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital

Supporters of Yemen's Houthi rebels shout slogans during a rally in support of the group in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

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Saudi officials said on Saturday that Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, marking the first attempt to strike the Saudi capital since the conflict with the Iran‑backed group expanded into a new front in the Iran war. The claim follows a rally in Sanaa where supporters shouted slogans for the Houthis on Sept. 18. Saudi Arabia did not detail the missile’s origin or any damage, but the statement underscores heightened tensions after the rebels’ recent escalation. No further information on a response or investigation was provided.

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