The United States has warned that the Middle East war could quickly intensify after Iran‑backed Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
The strike, carried out by the Houthi movement from Yemen, targeted the Saudi capital in a move that the United States said could trigger a broader regional conflict.
US officials said the escalation could spread if other states or non‑state actors become involved, heightening tensions across the Gulf region.
Saudi Arabia has responded by tightening security measures around key infrastructure and military sites, while its allies in the region have increased their own defensive posture.
The United States has called for restraint and urged all parties to avoid actions that could further destabilise the already volatile situation in the Middle East.
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