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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh

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Saudi air defenses have intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi forces toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh.[5][3] Regional and Western embassies are warning that the confrontation could escalate quickly, with possible flight disruptions and wider security risks.[1][5]