Riyadh hit by intercepted Houthi missiles as Iran tensions escalate

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Saudi authorities said air defenses intercepted two missiles aimed at the Riyadh region, but falling debris injured two women, a man and a child and caused minor damage to 15 homes. The attack is part of a wider and rapidly intensifying regional crisis: Saudi-led forces continue operations against the Houthis, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims control of the Strait of Hormuz—a claim rejected by U.S. Central Command—and a tanker was reportedly struck while leaving the waterway. The confrontation threatens energy shipments and could widen into direct U.S.-Iran hostilities, with reports that Washington is considering additional military action.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Gulf News, Xinhua, BBC