US-Israel-Iran War Live News: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting the Saudi capital of Riyadh on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The interception occurred shortly after warning sirens and civil defense alerts were activated in Riyadh and the nearby Al-Kharj governorate, advising residents of immediate danger. Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense later announced that the threat had successfully passed with no initial reports of casualties.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Details of the Escalation
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Targeted Strikes: Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki confirmed that Houthi forces launched the ballistic missile directly toward Riyadh. Concurrently, a separate Houthi cruise missile was intercepted and destroyed over the Al-Kharj governorate.
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Ongoing Conflict: This incident follows a series of heavy tit-for-tat strikes. In response to the coalition targeting fuel depots and energy terminals controlled by the Houthis in Sanaa, the rebel group has repeatedly targeted Saudi critical infrastructure. Recent drone and missile strikes have previously forced temporary closures at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and sparked fires at state oil giant Saudi Aramco’s facilities in Dhahran.
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International Fallout: The continuous targeting of energy facilities has drawn sharp international condemnation. Officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the escalating regional cross-border attacks risk severe economic spillovers globally.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Damage and Casualties inside Saudi Arabia
While the Wednesday ballistic missile was cleanly shot down with no immediate casualties reported, the capital is reeling from consecutive days of strikes:
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