Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh

Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the kingdom intercepted a ballistic missile targeting the capital Riyadh, shortly after authorities issued an alert. The kingdom "intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward Riyadh," said spokesperson Turki al-Malki in a post on X.