Saudi Arabia reports missile near holy city of Medina; Houthis reject claim
What Happened
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile over the Medina region on October 15, but did not assign responsibility for the attack in its statement, according to AP. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree denied that the group had carried out an attack on Saudi Arabia that day. France 24, citing AFP, reported that the Houthis reiterated their earlier pledge to spare the holy cities of Medina and Mecca.
Key Takeaways
There is no verified attribution for the missile in the sources available so far. The Saudi-led coalition confirmed the interception, while the Houthis denied launching it, making attribution the key unresolved point.