Houthis strike Saudi capital in escalating campaign, threatening global oil markets
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
Saudi air defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu; smoke reported near Riyadh’s international airport.
Attacks mark first air raid alerts in Saudi capital since Houthis escalated campaign in July.
Houthis declared naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in July, threatening Red Sea oil exports.
Escalation comes as Saudi Arabia struggles to maintain oil exports through alternative routes.
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