# Saudi coalition says it intercepted missile fired at Medina

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/saudi-coalition-says-it-intercepted-missile-fired-at-medina/
- Published: 2026-11-05T16:36:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T18:09:17+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-coalition-says-it-intercepted-missile-fired-medina
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- Saudi Arabia’s coalition says it intercepted a missile aimed at the Medina region.
- The Houthis deny targeting the city.
- A warning near Yanbu came minutes earlier, with no confirmed link.

## Summary

Saudi Arabia’s coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards the Medina region, which is home to one of Islam’s holiest cities. The claim raised concern about the intended target, but the Houthis denied aiming at the city.

The announcement came minutes after Saudi civil defence warned of possible danger near Yanbu, a strategic port; whether the warning and interception were connected was unclear. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said air defences destroyed the missile, while the Houthis said their operations target only oil facilities and military bases.

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