Saudi Air Defences Intercept and Destroy 3 Iran-Backed Houthi Cruise Missiles Targeting Riyadh

11/11/2026

Saudi Air Defences Intercept and Destroy 3 Iran-Backed Houthi Cruise Missiles Targeting Riyadh

RIYADH, Nov 11: Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards the Riyadh region, the Coalition announced on Wednesday.

The Coalition said the missiles were detected and successfully intercepted before reaching their intended targets.

The announcement did not provide further details about the launch locations, the intended targets or whether the incident caused any damage or casualties.

The latest interception underscores continuing security concerns over missile threats targeting Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region.