Saudi-led coalition dismisses ‘misleading’ Houthi claim of Riyadh attack
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 4, 2026Country: Yemen
Politics

The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government dismissed the Houthis' claims of targeting Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones as misleading. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki stated the attack caused large fires but that the Houthis are trying to divert attention from their increasing losses. Yemeni forces executed 257 precision strikes, killing at least 700 Houthis in 24 hours. Al-Maliki also accused the Houthis of external ties that bring chaos and devastation to Yemen.
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