Saudi-led coalition destroys ballistic missile fired by Houthis

Houthis: The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, are an Iran-aligned Zaydi Shia militant group controlling large parts of northern Yemen and engaged in the country's civil war. In this news, they are identified as the group that fired the ballistic missile toward Riyadh which the coalition reported destroying. Saudi-led coalition: The Saudi-led coalition is a military alliance of Arab states, headed by Saudi Arabia, that has supported Yemen's internationally recognized government against Houthi rebels since 2015. In the context of this news, the coalition announced that it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis toward Riyadh. Conflict Escalation: Houthi forces have launched multiple missile and projectile strikes on Saudi targets including Riyadh's airport in recent days amid renewed fighting in Yemen. Regional Involvement: The Houthis receive backing from Iran in their operations against Saudi Arabia and its allies in the Yemen conflict. Military Interceptions: Saudi-led coalition air defenses have intercepted several Houthi ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones aimed at Saudi cities and infrastructure.