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Saudi coalition intercepts missile as Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport

South China Morning Post26 October 2026, 05:49 UTCSaudi Arabia

The Saudi-led military coalition said Monday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis, after the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on the international airport in Riyadh. The operation came a day after explosions rattled the Saudi capital and authorities sent text messages to residents warning them of a “hostile aerial threat” targeting the city. The Houthis have carried out waves of strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, including an attack this month...

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