Houthis launch missile attacks on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh

Conflict in the Middle East has escalated following a wave of missile and drone attacks launched by Houthi forces targeting Riyadh and various oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. The strikes have triggered high alert levels in the Saudi capital, causing disruptions to airport flight schedules and reports of explosions.

The G7 has issued a demand for the Houthis to ‘immediately’ cease their attacks on Saudi Arabia and has called on Iran to stop supporting the rebel group. Amidst the escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly returned to the White House from Camp David to address the situation. While U.S. military officials had reportedly prepared detailed plans for potential strikes against Houthi targets at the request of Saudi leadership, the President has previously hesitated to authorize such actions.

The current tension follows a breakdown in previous ceasefire efforts and highlights the ongoing proxy struggle involving Iranian-backed forces in Yemen.