Rome, Rabi'II 02, 1439, December 20, 2017, SPA -- Italy has condemned the launch of a ballistic missile by the Iranian-backed Houthi coup militia in Yemen aimed at Riyadh, which was intercepted by the Saudi Royal Air Defense Force. Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alvano said in a statement today, "This terrorist act constitutes a threat to regional peace and stability and undermines the prospects for a negotiated and comprehensive solution to the crisis." --SPA 01:59 LOCAL TIME 22:59 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w568775