Explosions heard in Riyadh as Houthis blamed again

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 10:34 · Archive

New explosions have been heard in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, with the Saudi-led military coalition saying it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

Residents in Riyadh reported hearing new explosions on Wednesday, as the Saudi-led military coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels from neighbouring Yemen. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted Saudi airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure in recent strikes. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the latest incident.

The Saudi civil defense reported air raid alerts in Riyadh and Kharj province to the southeast of the capital. King Khalid International Airport in northern Riyadh, which has been targeted multiple times in the past week, is home to sensitive military facilities. Those recent strikes have killed 17 people and injured over 300 more.

The escalating attacks have raised questions about possible United States intervention, with President Donald Trump saying he is evaluating whether the U.S. should join Saudi strikes on the Houthis. The rebel-run Health Ministry in Yemen separately reported two deaths in attacks on Tuesday, blaming the Saudis. The Houthis, described as Iran's most effective armed proxy, are applying increasing pressure on a key U.S. ally in the region.

How it is being reported

• Residents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in RiyadhNew explosions have been heard in Riyadh, with blame falling again on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen.News4Jax · 14 Oct, 08:25
• Residents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in RiyadhNew explosions have been heard in Riyadh, with blame falling again on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen.Clickorlando · 14 Oct, 08:25

In this story: Riyadh · Saudi Arabia · Houthi rebels · Yemen · Iran · United States · Donald Trump

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