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IRGC warns of stronger response after Saudi injury
The IRGC said it stands ready to strike harder after Saudi civil defence reported missile debris injuries and a school hit by a Houthi projectile.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned the United States of a "more lethal" response after Saudi Arabia reported that debris from an intercepted Houthi ballistic missile injured a resident in the Asir region and a school in Najran was struck by a Houthi projectile, Gulf News said.
What happened
On 3 October 2026, Saudi Civil Defence said falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile injured one person in Ahad Rafidah Governorate, Asir, and damaged a prayer room and several vehicles. Earlier that morning, a Houthi‑launched projectile hit a school in Najran, causing material damage but no casualties. The Saudi‑led coalition also reported intercepting three ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait in Asir.
What the reports add
Gulf News noted that the Houthis claim Saudi forces have carried out 1,350 strikes on their areas since the Yemen civil war resumed, and that Iran's IRGC said it is prepared to strike harder than its October 2024 missile attack on Israel as the United States moves additional warships, including the USS Theodore Roosevelt, toward the region.
What was said
The Saudi Civil Defence authority posted on X that the debris also damaged a prayer room inside a building and several vehicles. Major General Turki Al‑Malki, a coalition spokesperson, announced the interceptions of the three missiles. The IRGC statement, quoted by Gulf News, warned of a "more lethal" response to any threat.
How it came about
These incidents follow a series of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, including a recent missile strike on Riyadh that was intercepted, and earlier warnings from the Houthis against nations joining the Saudi‑led war, as covered in Felo News articles on 20 September 2026 (houthis-warn-against-joining-saudi-war and houthi-missile-strike-riyadh). Iran's involvement has been highlighted in previous reports on IRGC assistance to the Houthis.
Key facts
- A Saudi resident was injured by debris from an intercepted Houthi ballistic missile in Asir. (gulfnews.com)
- A Houthi projectile struck a school in Najran, causing material damage. (gulfnews.com)
- Iran's IRGC warned of a more lethal response to any threat. (gulfnews.com)
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted three ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait. (gulfnews.com)
- The USS Theodore Roosevelt is moving toward the Middle East as the US builds forces near Iran. (gulfnews.com)
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 — Debris from intercepted missile injures resident in Asir
- 2026-10-03 — Houthi projectile hits school in Najran
- 2026-10-03 — Saudi coalition intercepts three ballistic missiles
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Iran's IRGC warns US of 'more lethal' response as Houthi missile debris injures Saudi resident”
