Houthi rebels launched missile attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people and injuring over 300, including six Pakistanis, according to reports. A fire broke out at the airport following the strike. The attack occurred just days after a similar strike on the same airport, which also killed 13 people, including an American.
The Houthi group, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for both attacks, warning airlines to avoid the kingdom’s airspace. In response, the R4 Group—comprising Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye—condemned the attacks and called for an immediate halt to strikes on civilian infrastructure. The group urged an unconditional ceasefire to protect civilian lives.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is considering joining Saudi Arabia in retaliatory strikes against the Houthis. This follows two deadly assaults on Riyadh’s airport in less than a week, escalating tensions in the region.
Iran has urged Saudi Arabia to seek a non-military solution to the ongoing crises, as the Houthi group continues its missile campaign against Saudi targets. The attacks have disrupted travel in Saudi Arabia, with airspace warnings expanding and flight cancellations reported.
The conflict, rooted in the Yemen war, has seen repeated clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-led coalition forces. The latest strikes highlight the ongoing instability and the risk of further escalation in the region.
