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Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile launched towards Riyadh

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile targeting Riyadh, signaling ongoing geopolitical conflict.

What happened: The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh. The Houthis said they targeted Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh and King Khalid international airport. Key numbers: Weekend attacks on King Khalid international airport killed 14 people and wounded more than 300. Why it matters: A coalition spokesman announced the interception days after strikes hit Riyadh's airport. An analyst said any notion the coalition could contain the conflict to Yemen had been shattered, and that the ground war has not begun. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh. The Houthis said they targeted Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh and King Khalid international airport.
A coalition spokesman announced the interception days after strikes hit Riyadh's airport. An analyst said any notion the coalition could contain the conflict to Yemen had been shattered, and that the ground war has not begun.
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