Saudi Arabia says it shot down missile launched by Houthis against Riyadh

Saudi Arabia's coalition claims to have intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels towards Riyadh. Explosions were reported in the capital, coinciding with alerts for an aerial threat. This incident occurred shortly before the reopening of the international airport after a two-week closure. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting energy facilities. The conflict has escalated since October, with the Houthis stating their actions are in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes in Yemen. Saudi Arabia has been militarily involved in Yemen since 2015, following the Houthi takeover of the capital.