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Houthi missile attack on Riyadh heightens Gulf security fears

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Saudi Arabia reports that a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement was intercepted near Riyadh, prompting flight disruptions and security alerts across the region.[11][13] US embassies have warned of possible rapid escalation, highlighting risks of further airspace closures and travel disruption.[2] The incident underscores growing regional volatility and the wider impact of the Saudi-Houthi conflict on international aviation and security.[2][11][13]