Riyadh financial district hit by debris

A Saudi Energy Ministry official confirmed on Sunday that an administrative building for Saudi Aramco in Riyadh sustained limited damage from falling debris. The incident occurred in the capital's financial district following the interception of two ballistic missiles by the Saudi-led coalition. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the capital.

The missile attack followed a series of deadly Saudi airstrikes in Yemen. On Saturday, Houthi-run health officials reported that at least 33 people were killed in the town of Bani Hushaysh near Sanaa. The ministry stated that most of the victims were women and children. Abdul-Aziz al-Dailami, director of Sehatuna Hospital in Sanaa, noted that many victims remained trapped under the rubble, including first responders.

Israel's defence minister addressed the ongoing conflict with Iran on Sunday. Israel Katz stated that the mission against Tehran is not complete. He accused Iran of renewing efforts to obtain nuclear weapons. Katz warned that these efforts place the State of Israel in real danger.

The United States military announced the creation of a 20-member task force to disrupt land transit routes into Iran. The team consists of civilian and military personnel based in Florida. Its work will coordinate with US government agencies to prevent the movement of advanced weapons systems and dual-use technologies across Iran's land borders and the Caspian Sea.

Brad Cooper, chief of US Central Command, explained that the task force will constrain Iran's ability to finance terrorism and rebuild weapons factories. This measure expands on the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. The blockade has been in place during the eight-month war between the two nations. Tehran has also restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which affects global energy supplies.

Political developments continue in Israel following parliamentary elections. President Isaac Herzog appointed former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to attempt to form a government. Neither Eisenkot nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu currently holds a clear path to building a majority in the Knesset.

The Saudi-led coalition intercepted the two missiles fired by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis towards Riyadh. The Saudi Energy Ministry described the event as an attempted attack on the capital's financial district. The interception prevented the missiles from reaching their primary targets in the city center.

The US task force aims to stop illegal revenue streams and sanctioned materials from entering Iran. The team will operate alongside existing naval restrictions. This strategy seeks to limit the financial resources available to Tehran for military and terrorist operations.

The health ministry in Yemen provided the casualty figures for the Saturday strikes on Bani Hushaysh. The town is considered a Houthi stronghold. Rescue efforts in Sanaa continue as workers dig through the debris of damaged homes.

The Saudi coalition continues to monitor the airspace around Riyadh following the interception. The Aramco building remains the primary site of impact in the financial district. Officials are assessing the structural integrity of the administrative building.

Israel Katz reiterated the need for continued pressure on Iran's nuclear program. The defence minister's comments come as the country works to stabilize its internal political coalition. The appointment of Gadi Eisenkot marks a new phase in the government formation process.

The US Central Command emphasized the importance of the new task force in its statement on Saturday. The team will focus on advanced weapons systems and dual-use technologies. This approach complements the naval blockade currently enforced against Iranian ports.