Saudi Arabia says it intercepts missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and reports repeated attacks aimed at Saudi cities and infrastructure. In one episode, the kingdom says it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles fired toward the Red Sea port area of Yanbu and the city of Taif. Other reporting describes fires and damage at Saudi energy facilities tied to Houthi drone and missile strikes.

The Houthis, backed by Iran-linked groups, describe the attacks as expanding pressure on Saudi Arabia and claim they strike targets including Riyadh and Aramco-related sites. France 24 and PBS describe an incident in which a fire breaks out near Riyadh’s main airport after Houthi missiles and drones are launched, with Saudi confirming a ballistic missile attempt against the capital. Some outlets also report wider regional dimensions, including allegations that attacks originate from outside Yemen, and note that Saudi-supported forces in Yemen are seeking to retake territory.

Across the accounts, the immediate focus is on contested exchanges—Saudi interception efforts versus Houthi claims of extending strikes—while the broader context remains the intensifying conflict in Yemen and its spillover toward key shipping and energy routes.