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Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Drones and Missiles Targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait

Sep 26, 202615 sources

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On September 26, 2026, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted Houthi drones and missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait. The attacks mark a test of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the strikes as a dangerous escalation. Earlier Houthi attacks were reportedly averted before Saudi strikes targeted west Yemen.

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