Iran-backed Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen, launched a missile attack targeting Riyadh on September 18, 2026.

The entities involved

• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • Houthis targeted international flight paths with indiscriminate missiles, utilizing Iranian air defense weapons.Mon 17:52
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54
• Riyadh →

  capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia

  • The Ministry of Culture is overseeing cultural initiatives and development, involving Riyadh University of the Arts in the context of Saudi Arabia's cultural journey.Mon 01:06
  • Riyadh is the setting for the cultural shift underway in the city.Mon 01:06

Related events

• Houthi attacks have threatened a major flashpoint and disrupted sea traffic in the region.Sep 14
• Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Saudi Arabia targets airports and Houthis capture strategic islands in the Red Sea.Sep 11
• Houthis conducted military operations targeting Saudi-backed forces in Yemen.Aug 6
• Iran supports Houthi rebels in Yemen and conducts strikes against Gulf states.Jul 22
• Strikes are reported against the Houthis in Yemen.Sep 21