A projectile struck the Riyadh international airport passenger terminal on Sunday, marking the second such attack in less than a week, according to a Saudi-led coalition. The strike hit the same terminal complex that had been targeted the previous day by a missile, which killed at least 12 people. Initial reports did not specify the extent of damage or casualties from the latest strike.
Saudi officials later confirmed the death toll from the first attack had risen to 13. The attacks have prompted authorities to suspend operations at the airport. The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have continued their missile strikes on Saudi infrastructure, escalating tensions in the ongoing Yemen conflict.
The conflict in Yemen, which began in 2015, has seen repeated clashes between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces. The Houthis have targeted Saudi military and civilian sites, including airports and oil facilities, as part of their campaign against the Saudi-led coalition. Recent attacks have intensified pressure on Saudi Arabia to respond, with some international figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting the United States may consider joining retaliatory strikes.
The repeated targeting of Riyadh’s airport highlights the volatility of the region and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The attacks have also raised concerns about the safety of international travelers and the stability of the Saudi kingdom. As the situation escalates, the international community continues to monitor the conflict’s impact on regional security and global diplomacy.
