A second projectile struck the passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to local officials. The attack occurred hours after a previous strike killed 12 people and injured 309. The latest incident caused a fire but no immediate casualties were reported.
The Saudi civil aviation authority confirmed the first attack killed four Saudis, two Bangladeshis, and one each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt. The second strike involved an “unknown projectile” that damaged the terminal. The Saudi-led coalition, fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, said the attacks were part of ongoing hostilities.
The Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted Saudi infrastructure, escalating tensions in the region. The latest attacks have drawn international condemnation, with the UN and EU expressing concern. President Trump warned the US may join Saudi efforts against the Houthis, following the deadliest attack on Riyadh in a decade.
The attacks highlight the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels, with both sides accusing each other of escalating violence. The situation remains volatile, with no immediate indication of a ceasefire. The airport remains closed for repairs and security checks.
