Saudi-led coalition intercepts two ballistic missiles from Houthi forces

Houthi forces: Houthi forces are an Iran-backed armed group based in Yemen that controls significant territory and engages in military actions against Saudi Arabia and its allies. They have conducted multiple ballistic missile and drone launches targeting Saudi cities and infrastructure in recent weeks. The group is directly implicated in the missile attack described in the news. Saudi-led coalition: The Saudi-led coalition is a military alliance led by Saudi Arabia supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government against Houthi rebels. It conducts air defense operations to intercept missiles and drones launched toward Saudi territory. In the reported incident, the coalition stated it destroyed two ballistic missiles fired at the cities of Taif and Yanbu. Defense Operations: The Saudi-led coalition has reported intercepting multiple Houthi missiles and drones aimed at Saudi cities in recent incidents. Conflict Escalation: Hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces have intensified with cross-border attacks on infrastructure and urban areas.