A missile strike hit Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 309 others, according to Saudi civil aviation officials. The attack, which targeted the airport’s terminal, was attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels by a diplomatic source. The Houthi group, backed by Iran, has been engaged in a long-standing conflict with Saudi Arabia.
The attack comes amid escalating tensions between the Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia. The Houthi group has previously launched attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including oil facilities and airports. This latest strike marks the second such attack on the King Khalid International Airport in recent weeks.
Washington has been closely monitoring the situation. U.S. Officials are debating whether to take military action against the Houthis or resume strikes on Iran, which the U.S. Has accused of supporting the group. The U.S. Has previously conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, but has avoided direct military engagement with the group.
The attack has raised concerns about regional stability. Saudi Arabia has vowed to retaliate against the Houthi rebels, while the U.S. Continues to seek diplomatic solutions to the conflict. The situation highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, where Iran’s influence and Saudi Arabia’s regional ambitions remain central to the conflict.
The Houthi rebels have denied responsibility for the attack, but their involvement is widely suspected. The attack has also drawn international attention, with calls for de-escalation and renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict.
