# Saudi Arabia intercepts drone waves as Trump says Riyadh welcomes US and Israeli support

https://mins.news/en/video/105882

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-19 07:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI0t_-E81wE

> Saudi Arabia says its defences intercepted incoming Houthi missiles and drones, including repeated waves over Riyadh. Donald Trump says the kingdom welcomes assistance from the US and Israel, while Saudi and UAE officials discuss the regional security situation. A Saudi helicopter also crashed near the Yemeni border, and travel disruption is affecting preparations for the FII investment gathering.

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