Saudi downs 10 Houthi missiles as Riyadh airport reopens

Saudi Arabia continues to intercept Houthi ballistic missiles and drones fired at it as it seeks to reopen Riyadh's international airport.

October 25, 2026Libya

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Saudi Arabia has downed 10 Houthi ballistic missiles and a drone fired against the capital, Riyadh, according to the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognised Yemeni government. Explosions were heard in Riyadh, according to

AFP

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King Khalid International Airport has reopened terminals one and two following Houthi missile strikes in early October that killed 17 people and wounded over 330. Terminals three and four, which were struck by the Houthis, are yet to reopen.
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is warning that any Israeli and US attack will not change the country's position, saying at an event in Tehran: "Whether there is war or not, our policies remain the same."

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Welcome to The New Arab's live coverage of the war in the region. Here are the top stories:

Saudi Arabia has downed 10 Houthi ballistic missiles and a drone fired against the capital, Riyadh, according to the Saudi-led coalition supporting the internationally recognised Yemeni government. Explosions were heard in Riyadh, according to

AFP

.
King Khalid International Airport has reopened terminals one and two following Houthi missile strikes in early October that killed 17 people and wounded over 330. Terminals three and four, which were struck by the Houthis, are yet to reopen.
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is warning that any Israeli and US attack will not change the country's position, saying at an event in Tehran: "Whether there is war or not, our policies remain the same."

Now, onto our live coverage: