Ballistic missile fired by Yemen rebels over Saudi Arabia intercepted

This is the moment Yemen rebels filmed themselves launching a ballistic missile that was intercepted by Saudi Arabia just seconds from hitting King Salman's palace. Eyewitnesses said they saw a plume of smoke over the nation's capital Riyadh after hearing a blast at about 10.50am yesterday - shortly before the scheduled unveiling of the Saudi budget.

The Houthis' Al Masirah TV reported that a Burkan H2 ballistic missile had been targeted at the royal residence. However it was shot down by Saudi Arabia's military south of the capital with no reports of any damage. It has led to escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with the US ambassador to the UN saying the missile bears the hallmarks of a weapon provided by Tehran.
Nikki Haley said Iran's actions threatened to drag the world 'deeper into a broadening regional conflict'. The country denies arming Houthi rebels who are fighting Yemen's government and a Saudi-led coalition.
Yesterday morning the Shiite rebels said they were targeting a meeting of leaders at Yamama palace. They claimed a Volcano H-2 ballistic missile was used in the attack.Pictures on social media showed a trail of white smoke in the skies above the city this morning.  State television has claimed there are no reports of damage so far while.Officials said the missile was 'Iranian-Huthi', days after Washington accused Tehran of manufacturing a missile fired by the Yemeni rebels at the Saudi capital last month.
A royal family member appeared to confirm the missile was aimed at a palace meeting.