A missile strike hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 300, according to Saudi civil aviation authorities. The attack targeted the airport’s domestic terminal and occurred amid heightened tensions between Yemen-based Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition. The Saudi coalition blamed the Iran-backed Houthi group for the strike, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict.
The attack followed a four-year ceasefire that collapsed in July, ending a fragile truce between the Houthi rebels and the Riyadh-backed Yemeni government. The Houthi group has intensified its attacks on Saudi infrastructure since the truce’s breakdown, with multiple strikes on Saudi targets this week. The latest attack is part of a broader wave of Houthi strikes on the kingdom, which has raised concerns about the security of critical facilities.
The conflict in Yemen, which involves Houthi rebels fighting against a Saudi-led coalition, has spilled over into Saudi territory, with Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities and military installations. The recent strike on Riyadh Airport highlights the growing threat posed by the rebels, who have increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure. The Saudi coalition has vowed a “decisive” response, signaling a potential escalation in the conflict. The attack has also prompted international condemnation, with Pakistan condemning the strike and calling for an end to attacks on the kingdom.
