Saudi Arabia yesterday claimed that Houthi forces fired a ballistic missile toward Riyadh on Tuesday, targeting the Al-Yamamah Royal Palace in the Saudi capital. Royal Saudi Air Defense forces said that they intercepted the missile and shot it down and prevented damage.
Saudi media shared an image of a puff of smoke in the air to establish the attack.
The attempted attack comes just weeks after the group in Yemen launched a missile at Riyadh on Novenmber 4, targeting King Khalid International Airport.
A UN Security Council-appointed panel confirmed the missile was manufactured in Iran, along with three other missiles fired from Yemen toward the Kingdom this year.
Following the launch of a ballistic missile allegedly by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen aimed at Riyadh, many countries and organizations have condemned the act.
The United States strongly condemned the missile attack on Riyadh. In a statement issued by US Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert, it was confirmed that the US remains deeply disturbed by aggressive Houthi actions supported by Iran’s provision of advanced weapons, which threaten regional security and prolong the Yemen conflict.
Italy, UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Morocco, Lebanon, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, reiterated the support and solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all actions and measures it takes to maintain its security and stability.
Meanwhile, the government of Yemen also strongly condemned the Iranian-backed Houthi’s targeting of the city of Riyadh.
