Houthis Strike Targets in Saudi Arabia and Aden; Riyadh Says Missiles Aimed at Mecca and Medina Were Intercepted

Al Jazeera reported on Saturday, October 24, 2026 (2 Aban 1405) that the Houthis launched a series of attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and in Aden, the seat of Yemen's internationally recognised government. Yemen's Transport Ministry said Aden International Airport was hit by two ballistic missiles, the "fourth such attack this month". Saudi civil defence said two ballistic missiles were fired toward Mecca and Medina and were intercepted. The Houthis called the claim of targeting those cities a "huge lie", saying their targets were three Saudi airports, oil infrastructure and an air base. Al Jazeera could not independently verify the claims.

Fighting continues after the fragile 2022 ceasefire collapsed in July 2026 (Tir 1405). Donya-e-Eqtesad also reported that India's airline extended its suspension of flights, and those of Air India Express, to and from Riyadh and Dammam until November 7 (16 Aban). The risk of attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and airports matters for the oil market and regional air routes.