Houthi missile attacks heighten Saudi capital security fears

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Saudi authorities say a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi movement was intercepted near Riyadh, with further attempted strikes reported against other sites in the kingdom, raising concerns about the vulnerability of the Saudi capital and key infrastructure.[1][7] US embassies and other diplomatic missions have issued security alerts advising travelers to prepare for potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and wider travel disruptions, explicitly warning that the conflict could escalate quickly.[2] These developments come against a broader backdrop of regional tensions involving Iran, the United States and Gulf states, making the Houthi attacks on Saudi territory a focal point for international concern over possible escalation into a wider confrontation.[1][2][6][7]

Sources: TheGuardian, Euronews, SelectionPro, SaachiBaat