A blast at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309 others. The attack, attributed to Yemen's Houthi rebels, targeted the airport's domestic terminal. Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authorities confirmed the casualties, including four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, and one each from the U.S. And other countries.
The Saudi-led coalition accused the Iran-backed Houthi group of the attack, vowing a decisive response. The incident occurred amid intensified fighting between Houthi rebels and Saudi forces in Yemen. Multiple attacks on the airport have been reported this week, escalating tensions in the region.
The African Union and the Arab League condemned the attack, highlighting its severity. The U.S. Has also expressed concern, with former President Donald Trump suggesting the U.S. Could join Saudi strikes against the Houthi rebels. The attack has raised questions about regional stability and the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been engaged in a prolonged conflict with Saudi Arabia and its allies since 2015. The attack on Riyadh's airport marks a significant escalation, with the airport being a key strategic and economic hub. The Saudi-led coalition has previously targeted Houthi positions in Yemen, but this direct strike on civilian infrastructure has drawn international attention.
The incident underscores the volatility of the region and the risks associated with ongoing military operations. The Saudi government has not yet announced any immediate changes to its military strategy, but the attack has intensified calls for a political resolution to the conflict.
