A projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, marking the second attack on the facility in less than a day. The strike followed a missile attack that killed 12 people, including an American, the day before. The Saudi-led coalition, which is fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, reported the latest strike. No immediate details were provided about the cause or extent of damage.
The Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, claimed responsibility for the attacks, which they said were part of a series of strikes over the past 24 hours. The repeated targeting of Saudi infrastructure has intensified tensions in the region. The latest attack has raised concerns about the escalating conflict, with both sides accusing each other of increasing hostilities.
The conflict in Yemen, which began in 2015, has seen frequent clashes between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels. The war has resulted in significant civilian casualties and humanitarian crises. The recent attacks on Riyadh airport highlight the ongoing volatility of the situation. The United States has expressed concern over the violence, with Iran criticizing the U.S. Response to its proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains tense, with no immediate signs of de-escalation.
