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Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh

Middle East Eye20 October 2026, 09:04 UTCSaudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the kingdom intercepted a ballistic missile targeting the capital Riyadh, shortly after authorities issued an alert. The kingdom "intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward Riyadh," said spokesperson Turki al-Malki in a post on X.

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