Early Saturday, Yemen’s Saudi-led coalition announced it successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by Houthi forces targeting Saudi Arabia. The missiles were reportedly aimed at Khamis Mushait, while the drones were directed toward the capital, Riyadh.
The coalition shared updates on social media, confirming ongoing monitoring of missile and drone threats against the kingdom, though it did not disclose additional specifics. Overnight, Saudi civil defense issued alerts for Khamis Mushait and Abha, but no warnings were issued for Riyadh.
The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen and its most populous regions, have intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia since imposing a naval blockade on Riyadh in July. Their strikes have targeted Saudi cities, energy infrastructure, and shipping vessels in the Red Sea, exacerbating global oil supply pressures amid the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran. These attacks also threaten the vital alternative Red Sea export route for Gulf countries, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains largely restricted.
In a significant development earlier on Saturday, military leaders from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey convened in Riyadh to assess security threats facing the kingdom. The three nations recently signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, committing to consider an armed attack on any member as an attack on all. This pact aims to enhance collective deterrence and military cooperation among the allies.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman confirmed discussions with Pakistan’s Army Chief Syed Asim Munir in Riyadh, emphasizing ongoing joint efforts to counter attacks against Saudi Arabia in line with the agreement.
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