Houthi rebels announce that they launched two ballistic missiles at the international airport in Riyadh

Houthi rebels announced that they had launched two ballistic missiles toward King Khalid International Airport and a major financial facility in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The information had not been officially confirmed by Saudi authorities at the time of reporting.

According to the Yemeni group, the projectiles targeted airport infrastructure and a financial center in the capital. No details were provided about possible damage or casualties, and there is no independent confirmation that the missiles reached their targets.

King Khalid Airport is Riyadh’s main airport and one of the region’s most important air hubs. The lack of an immediate response from Saudi authorities leaves it unclear whether air defense systems intercepted the projectiles or what the scale of the incident was.

Houthi rebels control a significant part of Yemen and are backed by Iran. The group has previously launched missile and drone attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia. The latest announcement could heighten regional tensions amid the conflict in Yemen and the rivalry between Riyadh and Tehran.