Saudi Arabia confirmed three fatalities and dozens of injuries following Houthi attacks on two of its airports, according to officials. The strikes targeted Abha International Airport in Asir province and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the attacks, which occurred over two days.
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation reported that two women, a Moroccan, and an Algerian were among the dead. The injured included both Saudi nationals and foreign visitors. The attacks were part of an escalating conflict between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia, which supports the Yemeni government.
The Houthi group has previously launched attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including a ballistic missile strike on King Khalid International Airport. This latest wave of attacks has intensified tensions in the region. Arab and Gulf Cooperation Council leaders have condemned the strikes, calling them violations of international law and threats to civilian safety.
The conflict in Yemen, which began in 2015, has drawn in multiple regional and international actors. Saudi Arabia’s involvement has been part of a broader geopolitical struggle involving Iran. The attacks on Saudi airports mark another escalation in this complex conflict, with civilian casualties raising concerns about the humanitarian impact.
The situation underscores the ongoing volatility in the region, with both sides continuing to escalate hostilities. The international community has called for de-escalation and renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
