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Saudi air defences intercepts drone as Iran reports two tankers struck mines near Hormuz

Last updated: October 24, 2026 | 10:30

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Explosions heard in Saudi capital as Iran reports two tankers struck mines near Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh early Saturday, the Saudi-led coalition said, after explosions were heard in the capital. Air defences also destroyed a drone over the Eastern Province. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that two supertankers struck mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a US envoy raised the possibility of strikes on Iran this weekend, adding to fears of further military escalation across the region.…