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Middle East conflict: Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh as Bahrain issues threat alert

Middle East conflict: Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh as Bahrain issues threat alert

Bahrain issues potential threat alert to residents

Bahrain's Ministry of Interior has issued an alert warning of a potential threat, urging citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location.

In an advisory, the ministry called on the public to prioritise their safety, remain alert and follow updates through official channels.

Authorities also urged residents and citizens to follow official instructions and avoid relying on unverified information as the situation develops.

The ministry said the advisory was issued as a precaution to protect public safety and called on everyone to remain calm and cooperate with the relevant authorities.

Saudi coalition says intercepted two ballistic missiles fired towards Riyadh

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Sunday it had intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed group towards the capital.

"Air defences intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward Riyadh," coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki posted on X.

He earlier said in separate posts that Saudi air defences had destroyed two drones in the country's Eastern region.

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In brief

Bahrain issues potential threat alert to residents Bahrain's Ministry of Interior has issued an alert warning of a potential threat, urging citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location. Saudi coalition says intercepted two ballistic missiles fired towards Riyadh The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Sunday it had intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed group towards the capital.

This is the opening of the story, shared with credit to Gulf News (UAE). The rest of the report — with every detail — continues on the publisher’s website.

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