Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia Says Houthis Target Riyadh in Missile Attack
Saudi Arabia said Houthi rebels in Yemen tried to launch a ballistic missile at Riyadh.
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia’s capital city.
Saudi officials said the missile was stopped in the air.
They reported no deaths, injuries, or damage.
Emergency alerts warned people in Riyadh about the danger.
Flights and airport operations at King Khalid International Airport were disrupted.
Smoke was seen near the airport.
The incident happened while fighting between Saudi forces and the Houthis was becoming more intense.
Saudi Arabia said Yemen’s Houthi rebels attempted to strike Riyadh with a ballistic missile on 19 September 2026.
Saudi authorities said the missile was intercepted before causing casualties or damage.
The incident triggered emergency alerts across Riyadh.
King Khalid International Airport experienced disruptions, and smoke was observed nearby.
The attempted strike followed intensified fighting between Saudi forces and the Iran-backed Houthis.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels were involved.
- What
- The Houthis attempted to strike Riyadh with a ballistic missile, which Saudi Arabia said was intercepted.
- When
- 19 September 2026.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; disruptions were reported at King Khalid International Airport.
- Why
- The attempted strike followed intensified fighting between Saudi forces and the Iran-backed Houthis.
- Incident date
- 19 September 2026
- Target
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Weapon
- Ballistic missile
- Reported outcome
- The missile was intercepted
- Casualties and damage
- None reported
- Civilian impact
- Emergency alerts in Riyadh and disruptions at King Khalid International Airport
- Conflict context
- Intensified fighting between Saudi forces and the Iran-backed Houthis