The military coalition in Yemen shot down two ballistic missiles and two drones targeting the capital on Sept. 26, according to official statements. These interceptions are part of a cycle of near daily attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels against the kingdom that have intensified since a peace truce collapsed in July.

Authorities in Riyadh abruptly shifted all students and faculty to remote learning for one week through Thursday as a precaution, notifying parents via emails seen by AFP. While the government provided no official reason for the closures, the coalition continues to monitor missile threats and has issued overnight alerts for other cities including Abha and Khamis Mushait amid increased strikes on energy infrastructure.