Riyadh Under Fire: Houthi Missile Strikes Hit Capital and Saudi Oil Hubs

A massive multi-front aerial operation launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi forces on Saturday, 19 September 2026, has targeted the Saudi capital of Riyadh and critical Aramco facilities in the Red Sea export hub of Yanbu. The assault involved a combination of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, leading to significant regional instability.

Aerial Assault and Air Defense Interceptions

While Saudi authorities reported that their air defense systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, they also thwarted additional strikes targeting Bisha, Taif