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Houthi missile intercepted near Riyadh amid escalating regional tensions

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Saudi Arabia’s air defenses have intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement near Riyadh, as additional attempted attacks on other locations are reported.[8][1] US embassies have issued security alerts warning that the situation could escalate rapidly, with potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and wider travel disruption.[2] The incident comes as tensions across the Middle East rise and Western governments monitor the risk of broader regional escalation.[2][8]