Saudi air defenses intercepted the missile, Saudi-owned channel al-Arabiya reported in a news flash quoting a Saudi-led military coalition.
Saudi leaders were reportedly meeting at the palace at the time of the fire, Houthi media reported.
There were no immediate reports of any damage as a result of the intercept, state TV reported. Reuters witnesses in Riyadh reported hearing a blast and seeing a plume of smoke.
[haaretz.com]
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The Al-Yamama Palace is the official residence and office of Saudi King Salman and is located in the western suburbs of the capital. It is also the headquarters of the Royal Court. US President Donald Trump stayed at the residence during his visit in May.
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