# Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthi attacks escalated

https://mins.news/en/item/65166

- BBC News, 2026-09-19 04:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmed7el18dxpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Riyadh issued air raid alerts for the first time since the Houthis intensified attacks, after explosions were reported in the capital. The all-clear was later given. The escalation follows Houthi strikes on Saudi oil facilities that temporarily halted operations, while Saudi Arabia and Yemen urged stronger international action against the group.

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