Houthis Pound Saudi Capital; Riyadh Bombed As Missile Strike Inflicts Casualties, Wipes Out Homes

Powerful explosions were heard in Riyadh as Saudi air defences intercepted missiles and drones reportedly launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. Saudi authorities said debris from two intercepted cruise missiles wounded four people, including a child, and damaged 15 residential homes. A cruise missile was destroyed in Al-Kharj, while ballistic missiles targeting Dhahran and Haradh were intercepted. Three drones were also reportedly destroyed north of Riyadh. Separately, Saudi Arabia confirmed that a Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran was targeted, although no injuries were reported. The attacks underscore mounting security concerns across the Kingdom.