Saudi Coalition Foils Iran-Backed Houthi Missile Threat to Holy City of Medina

15/10/2026

Saudi Coalition Foils Iran-Backed Houthi Missile Threat to Holy City of Medina

RIYADH, Oct 15 : The Saudi-led coalition has intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the Medina region, according to a coalition announcement.

The interception comes amid heightened security concerns in Saudi Arabia following a series of missile and drone attacks targeting several areas of the Kingdom.

No further details were immediately available regarding the missile’s origin, its intended target or whether the incident caused any casualties or damage.

Saudi authorities have been responding to repeated aerial threats as regional hostilities intensify.