An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killed 12 people and injured 309 others. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the casualties, stating the victims included four Saudi citizens and eight foreign residents. The attack targeted the airport’s domestic terminal.
The Saudi-led coalition blamed Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which are backed by Iran, for the strike. The attack occurred amid ongoing clashes between the Houthi group and Saudi Arabia. The coalition vowed a decisive response against the rebels. The Houthi group has previously launched attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including airports.
This incident marks the deadliest attack on a Gulf Arab airport since the start of the Iran war. The attack follows a series of strikes by both sides in the region. The Saudi government has intensified security measures at the airport following the incident. The United States has also raised its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, urging citizens to avoid the area.
The conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels has escalated in recent weeks. The Houthi group has launched multiple attacks on Saudi targets, including oil facilities and airports. Saudi Arabia has responded with airstrikes in Yemen. The situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing to exchange attacks.
